Mevotech GS86693 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Left Outer

OE-Style Steering Tie Rod End for Toyota

The Mevotech GS86693 is a steering tie rod end built to match original equipment fit, form, and function. It is made for routine driving and daily commuting, with pre-greased construction and a rubber dust boot to help protect the joint from contamination.

Compatible with 2012-2017 Toyota Camry front left outer and 2013-2018 Toyota Avalon front left outer, this OE replacement tie rod end is designed for direct steering service on the specified applications. The GS86693 also includes mounting hardware where required for a more straightforward installation.

Key Features

• Original Grade OE replacement for factory-style steering performance
• Pre-greased for ready-to-install service
• Rubber dust boot included to help seal the joint
• Black boot color with threaded stud design
• Male end 1 / female end 2 configuration
• End 1 thread size: M12 - 1.25
• End 2 thread size: M15 - 1.5
• Shank length: 1.57 in.; stud length: 0.98 in.
• Mounting hardware included where required
• Non-adjustable design

Detailed Description

Mevotech GS86693 is an Original Grade steering tie rod end engineered as an exact-match replacement for the original part on select Toyota steering systems. It is built to restore OE-level handling response and ride feel on the front left outer position of the Toyota Camry and Toyota Avalon listed below. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES800931 for the same application.

Fits 2012-2017 Toyota Camry, front left outer. Fits 2013-2018 Toyota Avalon, front left outer. The GS86693 is a direct-fit steering service part for these applications and is identified by part number GS86693.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Loose or wandering steering feel
• Clunking or play from the front steering linkage
• Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering components
• Steering wheel off-center after component wear
• Boot damage that exposes the joint to dirt and moisture

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread sizes, side, and position before installation. This tie rod end is non-adjustable, so alignment should be checked after replacement to confirm steering wheel centering and toe settings. Inspect the mating steering components for wear before installing the new part.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech Original Grade parts are built to match the original manufacturer’s fit and function for everyday driving applications. The GS86693 is designed as an OE-style replacement for the Toyota Camry and Toyota Avalon steering linkage applications listed above.