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Mevotech MES2020RLT Steering Tie Rod End - Front Inner
Reliable Steering Tie Rod End for GM Vehicles
The Mevotech MES2020RLT steering tie rod end is engineered for precise steering control and durability. Designed for select Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models, this pre-greased tie rod end ensures smooth operation and long service life.
- Pre-greased for immediate installation and reduced maintenance
- Includes grease fitting for easy lubrication
- Mounting hardware included for a complete replacement
- Greaseable design to extend component lifespan
- Non-adjustable for direct fit and reliable performance
Durable Construction and Maintenance Features
The Mevotech MES2020RLT steering tie rod end is built to meet or exceed OEM specifications for steering, gear, and related components. Its pre-greased and greaseable design allows for consistent lubrication, reducing wear and tear on the joint. The included grease fitting simplifies maintenance, enabling periodic greasing to maintain optimal steering response. This part comes with all necessary mounting hardware, ensuring a straightforward installation process without the need for additional parts.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
This steering tie rod end is compatible with a range of GM vehicles, including Buick models like Century and LeSabre, Cadillac DeVille and Fleetwood, Chevrolet Impala and Malibu, GMC Commercial Chassis, Oldsmobile Cutlass and Delta 88, and Pontiac Grand Prix and GTO. It is suitable for models such as the 1998 Astro, Bel Air, Bonneville, Brougham, Caprice, Catalina, Custom Cruiser, Cutlass Supreme, El Camino, Grand Am, Grand LeMans, LeMans, Monte Carlo, Parisienne, Regal, Riviera, Roadmaster, and Safari.
Common Steering Issues Addressed
- Eliminates steering play and improves vehicle handling
- Reduces uneven tire wear caused by worn tie rod ends
- Prevents steering noise and vibrations
- Restores proper alignment and steering geometry
- Enhances safety by maintaining secure steering linkage
Installation Notes and Tips
Before installation, verify compatibility with your specific vehicle make and model. The included mounting hardware simplifies replacement, but proper torque specifications should be followed to ensure secure fitment. Since the MES2020RLT is non-adjustable, alignment should be checked and adjusted after installation. Regular greasing through the included grease fitting is recommended to maintain joint performance and extend service life.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Mevotech parts are manufactured to meet stringent quality standards for steering components. The MES2020RLT steering tie rod end undergoes rigorous testing to ensure durability and reliable performance. This part is backed by Mevotech's limited warranty, providing coverage against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
| Brand | Autolite |
|---|---|
| Part Number | APP104 |
| Center Electrode Core Material | Platinum |
| Center Electrode Design | Standard / Regular |
| Center Electrode Tip Material | Platinum |
| Electrical Terminal Type | Stud |
| Ground Electrode Core Material | Nickel |
| Ground Electrode Quantity | 1 |
| Ground Electrode Tip Design | Tapered |
| Ground Electrode Tip Material | Platinum |
| Hex Size | 16 |
| Hex Size | 5/8" |
| Insulator Material | Ceramic |
| Insulator Type | Mid Projection |
| Pre-Gap Size | 0.050 |
| Pre-Gap Size | 1.30 |
| Reach | 0.679 |
| Reach | 17.0 |
| Resistance | 5000 |
| Resistor Type | Yes |
| Seat Type | Tapered |
| Thread Diameter | 14.0 |
This part fits 247 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 2005 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 2004 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 2003 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 2002 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 2001 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 2000 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1999 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1998 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1997 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1996 | Buick | Roadmaster | Front Inner | |||
| 1996 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | ||
| 1996 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | ||
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front Inner | |||
| 1996 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1995 | Buick | Roadmaster | Front Inner | |||
| 1995 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | ||
| 1995 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | ||
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front Inner | |||
| 1995 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1994 | Buick | Roadmaster | Front Inner | |||
| 1994 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | ||
| 1994 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | ||
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Commercial Chassis | Front Inner | |||
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front Inner | |||
| 1994 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1993 | Buick | Roadmaster | Front Inner | |||
| 1993 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | RWD | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | |
| 1993 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | RWD | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1993 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1993 | Chevrolet | Commercial Chassis | Front Inner | |||
| 1993 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1992 | Buick | Roadmaster | Front Inner | |||
| 1992 | Cadillac | Brougham | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | ||
| 1992 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | RWD | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | |
| 1992 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1992 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1992 | Chevrolet | Commercial Chassis | Front Inner | |||
| 1992 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1991 | Buick | Roadmaster | Front Inner | |||
| 1991 | Cadillac | Brougham | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | ||
| 1991 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1991 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1991 | Chevrolet | Commercial Chassis | Front Inner | |||
| 1991 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1990 | Cadillac | Brougham | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | ||
| 1990 | Chevrolet | Astro | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1990 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1990 | GMC | Safari | RWD | Front Inner | ||
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1989 | Cadillac | Brougham | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | ||
| 1989 | Chevrolet | Astro | Front Inner | |||
| 1989 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1989 | GMC | Safari | Front Inner | |||
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1989 | Pontiac | Safari | Front Inner | |||
| 1988 | Cadillac | Brougham | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | ||
| 1988 | Chevrolet | Astro | Front Inner | |||
| 1988 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1988 | GMC | Safari | Front Inner | |||
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1988 | Pontiac | Safari | Front Inner | |||
| 1987 | Cadillac | Brougham | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | ||
| 1987 | Chevrolet | Astro | Front Inner | |||
| 1987 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1987 | GMC | Safari | Front Inner | |||
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1987 | Pontiac | Safari | Front Inner | |||
| 1986 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | RWD | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | |
| 1986 | Chevrolet | Astro | Front Inner | |||
| 1986 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1986 | GMC | Safari | Front Inner | |||
| 1986 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1986 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Front Inner | |||
| 1985 | Buick | LeSabre | Front Inner | |||
| 1985 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | RWD | Front Inner | without Armored Body Equipment | |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | Astro | Front Inner | |||
| 1985 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1985 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front Inner | |||
| 1985 | GMC | Safari | Front Inner | |||
| 1985 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1985 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Front Inner | |||
| 1985 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Front Inner | |||
| 1984 | Buick | LeSabre | Front Inner | |||
| 1984 | Cadillac | DeVille | Front Inner | |||
| 1984 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham | Front Inner | ||
| 1984 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham d'Elegance | Front Inner | ||
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front Inner | |||
| 1984 | Oldsmobile | 98 | Front Inner | |||
| 1984 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1984 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Front Inner | |||
| 1984 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Front Inner | |||
| 1983 | Buick | LeSabre | Front Inner | |||
| 1983 | Cadillac | DeVille | Front Inner | |||
| 1983 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham | Front Inner | ||
| 1983 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham d'Elegance | Front Inner | ||
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front Inner | |||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | 98 | Front Inner | |||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Front Inner | |||
| 1983 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Front Inner | |||
| 1982 | Buick | LeSabre | Front Inner | |||
| 1982 | Cadillac | DeVille | Front Inner | |||
| 1982 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham | Front Inner | ||
| 1982 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham d'Elegance | Front Inner | ||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front Inner | |||
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | 98 | Front Inner | |||
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Front Inner | |||
| 1982 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Front Inner | |||
| 1981 | Buick | LeSabre | Front Inner | |||
| 1981 | Cadillac | DeVille | Front Inner | |||
| 1981 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham | Front Inner | ||
| 1981 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham d'Elegance | Front Inner | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | Front Inner | |||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front Inner | |||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | 98 | Front Inner | |||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Front Inner | |||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front Inner | |||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front Inner | |||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Front Inner | |||
| 1980 | Buick | LeSabre | Front Inner | |||
| 1980 | Cadillac | DeVille | Front Inner | |||
| 1980 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham | Front Inner | ||
| 1980 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham d'Elegance | Front Inner | ||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front Inner | |||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | 98 | Front Inner | |||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Front Inner | |||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front Inner | |||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front Inner | |||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Front Inner | |||
| 1979 | Buick | LeSabre | Front Inner | |||
| 1979 | Cadillac | DeVille | Front Inner | |||
| 1979 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham | Front Inner | ||
| 1979 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham d'Elegance | Front Inner | ||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front Inner | |||
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | 98 | Front Inner | |||
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Front Inner | |||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front Inner | |||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front Inner | |||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Front Inner | |||
| 1978 | Buick | LeSabre | Front Inner | |||
| 1978 | Buick | Riviera | Front Inner | |||
| 1978 | Cadillac | DeVille | Front Inner | |||
| 1978 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham | Front Inner | ||
| 1978 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham d'Elegance | Front Inner | ||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front Inner | |||
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | 98 | Front Inner | |||
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Front Inner | |||
| 1978 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front Inner | |||
| 1978 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front Inner | |||
| 1978 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Buick | Century | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Buick | LeSabre | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Buick | Regal | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Buick | Riviera | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Cadillac | DeVille | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | Brougham | Front Inner | ||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | 98 | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Salon | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Pontiac | LeMans | Front Inner | |||
| 1977 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Front Inner | |||
| 1976 | Buick | Century | Front Inner | |||
| 1976 | Buick | Regal | Front Inner | |||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Front Inner | |||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Inner | |||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Front Inner | |||
| 1976 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Front Inner | |||
| 1976 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Salon | Front Inner | |||
| 1976 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Front Inner | |||
| 1976 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | Front Inner | |||
| 1976 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Front Inner | |||
| 1976 | Pontiac | LeMans | Front Inner | |||
| 1975 | Buick | Century | Front Inner | |||
| 1975 | Buick | Regal | Front Inner | |||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Front Inner | |||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Inner | |||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Front Inner | |||
| 1975 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Front Inner | |||
| 1975 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Salon | Front Inner | |||
| 1975 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Front Inner | |||
| 1975 | Pontiac | Grand Am | Front Inner | |||
| 1975 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | Front Inner | |||
| 1975 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Front Inner | |||
| 1975 | Pontiac | LeMans | Front Inner | |||
| 1974 | Buick | Century | Front Inner | |||
| 1974 | Buick | Regal | Front Inner | |||
| 1974 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Front Inner | |||
| 1974 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Inner | |||
| 1974 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Front Inner | |||
| 1974 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Front Inner | |||
| 1974 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Front Inner | |||
| 1974 | Pontiac | Grand Am | Front Inner | |||
| 1974 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Front Inner | |||
| 1974 | Pontiac | LeMans | Front Inner | |||
| 1973 | Buick | Century | Front Inner | |||
| 1973 | Buick | Regal | Front Inner | |||
| 1973 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Front Inner | |||
| 1973 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Inner | |||
| 1973 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Front Inner | |||
| 1973 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Front Inner | |||
| 1973 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Front Inner | |||
| 1973 | Pontiac | Grand Am | Front Inner | |||
| 1973 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Front Inner | |||
| 1973 | Pontiac | GTO | Front Inner | |||
| 1973 | Pontiac | LeMans | Front Inner |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.