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Dorman 543-665 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Inner
| Brand | Dorman 543-665 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front Inner |
| Length | 281 |
| Color | Fosfato gris |
| Color | Gray phosphate |
| End 1 Gender | Female |
| End 1 Gender | Hembra |
| End 2 Gender | Macho |
| End 2 Gender | Male |
| Finish | Powder coated |
| Finish | Revestimiento en polvo |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Grease Fitting Included | Non |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Oui |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Sí |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Housing Material | Acero |
| Housing Material | Steel |
| Contenidos del paquete | Terminal de la dirección |
| Contenidos del paquete | Tuerca de inmovilización |
| Package Contents | Jam nut |
| Package Contents | Tie rod |
| Fits | Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Suzuki · 11 vehicles |
OE direct replacement. Directly replaces the original equipment tie rod on specific applications.
Powder-coated finish. Helps resist wear while maintaining a clean, durable surface.
Steel housing. Provides a strong, dependable foundation for steering performance.
Cross-references Delphi TA5746, Mevotech Original Grade GS50714 and Mevotech Original Grade GS50730 for the same application. See all 10.
Dorman 543-665 Steering Tie Rod End
Dorman 543-665 is a direct replacement steering tie rod end for specific front inner applications. It is built for smooth, safe steering operation and matches the original equipment layout for the listed Chevrolet Metro, Suzuki Swift, and Pontiac Firefly fitments.
- Direct replacement steering tie rod end for front inner steering service
- Fits 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro, front inner
- Fits 1998-2001 Suzuki Swift, front inner
- Fits 1998-2000 Pontiac Firefly, front inner, w/Manual Steering
- Steel housing with gray phosphate finish and powder-coated protection
- Female end 1 and male end 2 configuration
- Mounting hardware included
- Package contents: tie rod and jam nut
OE-Style Replacement Construction
This steering tie rod end is engineered as an OE-style replacement for the original part on the specified vehicles. Dorman 543-665 uses a steel housing with a gray phosphate, powder-coated finish to support durability in steering linkage service. The part number 543-665 is a practical match for front inner steering repairs on Chevrolet Metro, Suzuki Swift, and Pontiac Firefly applications.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products EV800516 for the same application.
Common Repair Uses
- Loose or worn steering response at the front inner linkage
- Steering play caused by tie rod end wear
- Uneven front tire wear linked to steering geometry issues
- Noisy or unstable steering feel during low-speed turning
- Replacement after inspection shows damaged steering linkage components
Installation Notes
Verify front inner position and manual steering notes before installation. After replacing the tie rod end, inspect related steering components and perform a wheel alignment to restore proper toe settings. Confirm thread engagement and torque specifications during assembly. The included jam nut and mounting hardware support installation on the listed applications.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states this tie rod end has undergone an industry-leading evaluation process to help ensure smooth, safe operation. Part number 543-665 is built for direct replacement use on the confirmed fitments listed above.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Metro | Front Inner | — |
| 2001 | Suzuki | Swift | Front Inner | — |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Metro | Front Inner | — |
| 2000 | Pontiac | Firefly | Front Inner | w/Manual Steering |
| 2000 | Suzuki | Swift | Front Inner | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Metro | Front Inner | — |
| 1999 | Pontiac | Firefly | Front Inner | w/Manual Steering |
| 1999 | Suzuki | Swift | Front Inner | — |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Metro | Front Inner | — |
| 1998 | Pontiac | Firefly | Front Inner | w/Manual Steering |
| 1998 | Suzuki | Swift | Front Inner | — |
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