Mevotech MES412RL Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer

Mevotech MES412RL Steering Tie Rod End

Mevotech MES412RL is a front outer steering tie rod end for select Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado applications. Built for high-use passenger vehicles, SUVs, fleets, and working trucks, it combines a steel housing, greaseable design, and pre-greased construction for dependable steering service.

Key Features

• Direct steering tie rod end for front outer placement
• Steel housing for durable service in demanding driving conditions
• Pre-greased and greaseable for routine maintenance
• Dust boot, grease fitting, castle nut, cotter pin, washer, and mounting hardware included
• Male end 1 and male end 2 with threaded stud type
• Black rubber dust boot for protection against contamination
• Mevotech Supreme Parts engineering with application-specific upgrades

Detailed Description

Mevotech MES412RL is engineered as a steering tie rod end replacement for front outer steering service on 1967-1978 Cadillac Eldorado and 1969-1978 Oldsmobile Toronado models. It is built with a steel housing, threaded stud, and greaseable construction to support steering linkage service where durability and serviceability matter. The pre-greased design, rubber dust boot, and included grease fitting help simplify maintenance, while the supplied castle nut, cotter pin, washer, and mounting hardware support a complete repair. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES412RL for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1967-1978 Cadillac Eldorado, front outer. Superior OE replacement; greaseable; hardware included.
• Fits 1969-1978 Oldsmobile Toronado, front outer. Superior OE replacement; greaseable; hardware included.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Loose or wandering steering feel
• Clunking or play in the steering linkage
• Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering components
• Steering response that feels delayed or imprecise
• Visible wear, torn boot, or grease loss at the tie rod end

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front outer placement before installation and confirm the threaded stud orientation matches the original part. After installation, inspect steering linkage alignment and have the vehicle aligned as required. Use the included grease fitting for future service intervals and check the dust boot for proper seating to help keep contaminants out of the joint.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech Supreme Parts are engineered in-house with application-specific upgrades for durability and performance. MES412RL is built for demanding steering service on Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado applications, with serviceable construction and included installation-related components for a more complete repair.