{"product_id":"dorman-543-399-steering-tie-rod-end-front-inner","title":"Dorman 543-399 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Inner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 543-399 Steering Tie Rod End\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 543-399 is a straight steering tie rod end for specific Volkswagen EuroVan front inner applications. It directly replaces the original equipment tie rod end and is built for smooth, stable steering response on the listed EuroVan model years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement steering tie rod end for front inner use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1995-1997 Volkswagen EuroVan, front inner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1999-2004 Volkswagen EuroVan, front inner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased design for reduced initial service prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder-coated steel housing and steel tie rod material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable straight design with threaded stud and right-hand thread direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack finish with polymer bearing material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis steering tie rod end is engineered to match the original equipment layout on Volkswagen EuroVan steering systems. The Dorman 543-399 uses a steel housing, threaded stud, and polymer bearing material to support consistent steering linkage operation, while the pre-greased construction helps simplify installation. This part cross-references Delphi TA1882 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering play or looseness at the front inner linkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven steering response during lane changes or turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from worn steering linkage components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end alignment issues caused by worn tie rod hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement of a damaged OE-style inner tie rod end on Volkswagen EuroVan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify vehicle year and front inner steering position before installation. After replacement, perform a professional wheel alignment to restore steering geometry. Inspect adjacent steering components, including related linkage and mounting points, for wear before returning the vehicle to service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman subjects this steering tie rod end to an industry-leading evaluation process to help confirm smooth, safe operation in the specified Volkswagen EuroVan applications. Part number 543-399 is built as a standard replacement component for direct OE-style service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52768417087669,"sku":"BKKY-543-399","price":41.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_543399_Fro.jpg?v=1783320230","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-543-399-steering-tie-rod-end-front-inner","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}