Mevotech GK6531 Steering Tie Rod Bushing - Front Inner

Steering Tie Rod Bushing for Front Inner Applications

Mevotech GK6531 is a rubber steering tie rod bushing for front inner steering service. It is built for vehicles that use a two-piece design with a lock plate, and it includes hardware for the listed application. This part number is a direct fitment match for a wide range of Saab, Buick, Pontiac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and related front steering setups.

Key Features

• Rubber construction for steering linkage service
• Black finish
• Front inner position
• Includes hardware
• Inside diameter: 0.79 in.
• Outside diameter: 1.09 in.
• Length: 1.36 in.
• Wall thickness: 0.49 in.
• Sleeve inside diameter: 0.478 in.
• Sleeve outside diameter: 0.793 in.
• Lock plate length: 3.11 in.

Detailed Description

Mevotech GK6531 is a steering tie rod bushing designed for front inner steering locations on vehicles with a two-piece design and lock plate arrangement. The rubber material helps restore the bushing interface in the steering linkage, while the supplied hardware supports a complete service on the listed applications. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6531 and Delphi TD608W for the same application. Compatible vehicles include Saab 9-3 and Saab 9-5, along with Buick Skylark, Pontiac Grand Am, Chevrolet Cavalier, and other front inner steering applications listed below. If you are replacing a worn steering tie rod bushing on a 1999-2003 Saab 9-3 or a 1982-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, GK6531 is the correct part number to verify against the original design.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1999-2003 Saab 9-3, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1999-2003 Saab 9-5, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1986-1998 Buick Skylark, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1992-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1985-1998 Pontiac Grand Am, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1994-1998 Saab 900, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1987-1996 Chevrolet Corsica, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1982-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1986-1994 Pontiac Sunbird, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1988-1993 Pontiac LeMans, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1988-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1987-1991 Pontiac Tempest, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1982-1989 Buick Skyhawk, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1982-1988 Cadillac Cimarron, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1982-1988 Oldsmobile Firenza, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Calais, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design
• Fits 1982-1983 Pontiac J2000, Front Inner — Two piece design w/o bolts and washers; w/o Washer; Lock Plate; 2 Piece Design

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn front inner steering tie rod bushing
• Addressing looseness in the steering linkage
• Restoring proper fit at the lock plate interface
• Repairing steering components on Saab 9-3, Saab 9-5, and Chevrolet Cavalier applications
• Servicing vehicles with a two-piece front inner bushing design

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original steering linkage design before ordering, since this part is for front inner applications with a two-piece design and lock plate. Confirm the dimensions against the removed bushing, including the sleeve and outside diameters, to ensure proper seating. Clean the steering component surfaces before installation and inspect adjacent linkage parts for wear that could affect alignment or steering feel. For long-tail search needs, this part is commonly selected for front inner steering tie rod bushing replacement on 1999-2003 Saab 9-3, 1999-2003 Saab 9-5, and 1982-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier applications.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech GK6531 is built as a service replacement part for the listed steering applications and is identified by established aftermarket cross-references, including MOOG Chassis Products K6531 and Delphi TD608W. Use the fitment notes and dimensions to confirm application before installation.