{"product_id":"mevotech-ges3709a-steering-tie-rod-end-assembly","title":"Mevotech GES3709A Steering Tie Rod End Assembly - Front Left","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMevotech GES3709A Front Left Tie Rod End\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mevotech GES3709A is a steering tie rod end assembly for the front left side of select Volkswagen applications. It is built with a threaded ball stud, pre-greased construction, and a dust boot to support steering linkage service on Beetle, Golf, Golf City, Jetta, and Jetta City models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering tie rod end assembly for front left fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint finish for a clean, corrosion-resistant exterior surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect the joint area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased for ready-to-install service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-adjustable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded ball stud type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 mm rod diameter and 13.58 in overall length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMevotech GES3709A is a direct steering linkage replacement for select Volkswagen front left applications, including 1999-2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf, 2007-2010 Volkswagen Golf City, 2007-2009 Volkswagen Jetta City, and 1999-2004 Volkswagen Jetta. It also fits 2005 Volkswagen Jetta with the seventh and eighth VIN digits of 9M or 1J, plus 1998 Volkswagen Beetle from V.I.N. #W047125. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES3525 and Delphi TL523 for the same application. The GES3709A part number is also referenced as an OE-style replacement under related interchange numbers such as ES3709A and TES3709A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Steering Issues It Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose or vague steering feel at the front left wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from worn steering linkage joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by excessive steering play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wheel wander or poor directional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible boot damage or grease loss at the tie rod end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify front left position and confirm vehicle-specific fitment before installation. For the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, confirm the seventh and eighth VIN digits are 9M or 1J. For the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, confirm fitment from V.I.N. #W047125. After installation, a front-end alignment is recommended to restore proper steering geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMevotech supplies steering and chassis components for OE-style replacement applications, and this GES3709A assembly is built with the core service features buyers expect in a tie rod end replacement: pre-greased construction, a protective dust boot, and included mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mevotech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43461971148981,"sku":"FSWF-GES3709A","price":53.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/OG_GES3709A_Fro.jpg?v=1774735368","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/mevotech-ges3709a-steering-tie-rod-end-assembly","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}