Dorman 543-543 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Inner
| Brand | Dorman 543-543 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front Inner |
| Thread Direction | Clockwise (right) |
| Thread Direction | Rotar en el sentido de las agujas del reloj (derecha) |
| Reinforced | No |
| Reinforced | Non |
| Length | 320 |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Negro |
| Color | Noir |
| Shank Length | 283 |
| Washer Included | No |
| Washer Included | Non |
| End 1 Gender | Macho |
| End 1 Gender | Male |
| End 2 Gender | Macho |
| End 2 Gender | Male |
| Stud Length | 283 |
| Finish | Painted |
| Finish | Pintado |
| Pre-Greased | Oui |
| Pre-Greased | Sí |
| Pre-Greased | Yes |
| Castle Nut Included | No |
| Castle Nut Included | Non |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Grease Fitting Included | Non |
| Dust Boot Included | No |
| Dust Boot Included | Non |
| Width | 40 |
| Type | Recto |
| Type | Straight |
| Fits | Kia · 16 vehicles |
OE direct replacement. Directly replaces the original equipment tie rod on specific applications.
Steel construction. Durable housing and surface material with a painted finish.
Pre-greased design. Ready for smooth, safe operation right out of the box.
Cross-references MOOG Chassis Products EV801604 and 56540K0000 for the same application. See all 2.
Dorman 543-543 Steering Tie Rod End
Dorman 543-543 is a direct replacement steering tie rod end for specific Kia applications, including front inner service on the Kia Seltos, Kia Soul, and Kia Soul EV. Built as a standard replacement steering component, it is engineered for smooth, safe steering response and reliable OE-style fitment.
Key Features
- Direct replacement steering tie rod end for select Kia vehicles
- Fits front inner steering positions on confirmed applications
- Clockwise (right) thread direction
- Steel housing and steel surface material with painted finish
- Pre-greased for initial service readiness
- Locking nut included
- Standard replacement grade
- Part number 543-543
Detailed Description
This steering tie rod end is built for the front inner steering linkage on 2020-2025 Kia Seltos, 2020-2025 Kia Soul, and 2020-2023 Kia Soul EV. Dorman 543-543 follows the original equipment layout for the listed applications, with a straight design, male end connections, and clockwise right-hand threading. The steel construction and painted finish support dependable service in steering systems that require accurate alignment and consistent movement. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products EV801604 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Loose or worn steering linkage at the front inner position
- Steering play or delayed response during lane changes
- Uneven tire wear related to steering component wear
- Noisy or unstable steering feel from a deteriorated tie rod end
- Restoration of OE-style steering geometry on Kia Seltos, Soul, and Soul EV models
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle’s year, model, and front inner steering position before installation. Confirm clockwise right-hand thread direction and match the existing steering linkage configuration. After replacement, perform a professional wheel alignment to restore steering geometry and tire wear characteristics. For fitment reference, this part fits 2020-2025 Kia Seltos, front inner; 2020-2025 Kia Soul, front inner; and 2020-2023 Kia Soul EV, front inner.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states this tie rod end has undergone an industry-leading evaluation process to help ensure smooth, safe operation. The part is built as a standard replacement steering component for the listed Kia applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kia | Seltos | Front Inner | — |
| 2025 | Kia | Soul | Front Inner | — |
| 2024 | Kia | Seltos | Front Inner | — |
| 2024 | Kia | Soul | Front Inner | — |
| 2023 | Kia | Seltos | Front Inner | — |
| 2023 | Kia | Soul | Front Inner | — |
| 2023 | Kia | Soul EV | Front Inner | — |
| 2022 | Kia | Seltos | Front Inner | — |
| 2022 | Kia | Soul | Front Inner | — |
| 2022 | Kia | Soul EV | Front Inner | — |
| 2021 | Kia | Seltos | Front Inner | — |
| 2021 | Kia | Soul | Front Inner | — |
| 2021 | Kia | Soul EV | Front Inner | — |
| 2020 | Kia | Seltos | Front Inner | — |
| 2020 | Kia | Soul | Front Inner | — |
| 2020 | Kia | Soul EV | Front Inner | — |
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