Dorman 544-244 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Right Outer

Dorman 544-244 Steering Tie Rod End

Dorman 544-244 is a direct replacement steering tie rod end for specific Hyundai and Kia applications, including front right outer positions. It is built as a standard replacement part with a bent design, steel housing, black painted finish, and pre-greased construction for smooth steering operation.

Key Features

• Direct replacement tie rod end for select Hyundai Kona Electric, Hyundai Ioniq, Hyundai Veloster, Kia Niro, and Kia Niro EV applications
• Fits front right outer steering positions on listed vehicles
• Clockwise (right) thread direction
• Steel housing with painted black finish
• Pre-greased design with dust boot, castle nut, cotter pin, locking nut, and mounting hardware included
• Bent, standard replacement construction
• Non-adjustable, non-greaseable design

Detailed Description

This Dorman steering tie rod end, part number 544-244, is engineered as an OE-style replacement for the front right outer steering position on select 2017-2023 Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES801660 and other OE-style replacement numbers for the same application. The component uses a steel housing, clockwise right-hand threading, and a pre-greased, sealed design to support consistent steering linkage performance. For shoppers searching for a Hyundai Kona Electric tie rod end, Kia Niro front right outer tie rod end, or Hyundai Ioniq steering linkage replacement, Dorman 544-244 is the listed service part.

Common Repair Uses

• Loose or worn steering feel at the front right outer linkage
• Clunking or play from the steering system
• Uneven tire wear related to steering end wear
• Steering response that no longer tracks accurately
• Replacement of a damaged OE tie rod end on select Hyundai and Kia models

Installation Notes and Tips

Install on the front right outer steering position only for the listed applications. Verify thread direction, stud length, and vehicle-specific fitment before installation. After replacement, perform a professional wheel alignment to restore steering geometry and tire wear characteristics. This part includes the castle nut, cotter pin, dust boot, locking nut, and mounting hardware as listed in the product data.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this tie rod end as a direct replacement part and subjects it to an industry-leading evaluation process focused on smooth, safe operation. The part number is 544-244.