{"product_id":"dorman-543-227-steering-tie-rod-end-assembly-front-left","title":"Dorman 543-227 Steering Tie Rod End Assembly - Front Left","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 543-227 Steering Tie Rod End Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 543-227 is a steering tie rod end assembly for select Volkswagen applications, including Corrado, Golf, and Jetta front left positions. It is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment steering linkage on the listed vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering tie rod end assembly for the front left side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable design for steering linkage setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale end 1 configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo castle nut included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo grease fitting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread pitch: M1.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie rod end thread diameter: 12 mm \/ 14 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 388 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman steering tie rod end assembly, part number 543-227, is built for direct replacement on select Volkswagen steering systems. It fits 1985-1992 Volkswagen Golf, front left; 1985-1992 Volkswagen Jetta, front left; 1990-1991 Volkswagen Corrado, front left; and 1992-1995 Volkswagen Corrado, front left with internally threaded steering rack. The steel body and adjustable layout support proper steering linkage geometry on the specified applications. This part cross-references Beck\/Arnley 101-3997 and Delphi TL294 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose or worn steering linkage at the front left wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering play caused by a damaged tie rod end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to incorrect toe settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoisy or imprecise steering response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs after inspection of worn OE steering components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify thread diameter, thread pitch, and overall length before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s steering rack configuration, especially on 1992-1995 Volkswagen Corrado models with an internally threaded steering rack. After installation, perform a professional wheel alignment to restore steering geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states this steering tie rod end assembly is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable OE-style replacement for the original part on the listed vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52768410337461,"sku":"BKKY-543-227","price":39.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_543227_Fro.jpg?v=1783319308","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-543-227-steering-tie-rod-end-assembly-front-left","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}