Dorman 545-069 Steering Center Link

Steering Center Link Overview

This Dorman steering center link is a standard replacement part engineered to match the fit and function of the original component on specific heavy-duty truck applications. It uses steel construction and a painted finish for a direct-fit steering repair solution.

Key Features

• Steel construction for strength in steering linkage service.
• Painted black finish for added surface protection.
• Threaded female ends with 20 mm attachment size.
• Standard replacement design for original-style fit and function.
• Fits Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and GMC Sierra 3500 HD applications.

Detailed Description

Part number 545-069 is a replacement steering center link for 2011-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2011-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD with Single Rear Wheel (SRW), 2011-2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and 2011-2025 GMC Sierra 3500 HD with Single Rear Wheel (SRW). Built from steel and finished in black paint, it is made to restore the steering linkage connection point with the same fit and function as the original part. The threaded ends use a 20 mm size with a 1.5 mm pitch on end 1 and left-hand thread direction on both ends.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products DS300082 and Delphi TL2055 for the same application. For Silverado 2500 HD and Sierra 2500 HD trucks, as well as Silverado 3500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD SRW models, this center link supports a direct steering repair where the original linkage has worn or lost proper geometry. Part number 545-069 is built for specific heavy-duty truck fitment and should be matched to the vehicle application before installation.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a worn steering center link with an original-style part.
• Restoring steering linkage connection and alignment.
• Addressing looseness or play in the steering system.
• Correcting steering response issues caused by linkage wear.
• Supporting repair on Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD steering systems.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle application, including SRW notes where listed, before installation. Confirm threaded end size, pitch, and left-hand thread direction match the existing steering linkage. Inspect related steering components for wear during service to avoid repeat repairs.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this replacement steering center link is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to match the fit and function of the original center link on specific vehicle applications.