Moog ES140R Steering Tie Rod End

MOOG ES140R Inner Tie Rod End

MOOG ES140R is an inner tie rod end built for steering systems that need precise thread fitment and dependable service. It uses a straight body with male ends and application-specific thread sizing for direct replacement on listed Jeep, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles.

For shoppers searching for a Jeep CJ5 inner tie rod end, Jeep CJ7 steering linkage replacement, or an OE-style steering tie rod end for classic GM applications, this part number provides a focused fitment match. MOOG ES140R is also cross-referenced to Dorman OE Solutions 534-252 and Gates T140 for the same application.

Key Features

• Part type: steering tie rod end
• Straight design with male end configuration
• End 1 thread direction: clockwise
• End 1 thread diameter: 0.687 in.
• End 1 threads per inch: 18
• End 2 threads per inch: 20
• Length, stud center to end: 3.110 in.
• Built by MOOG for steering service applications

Detailed Description

MOOG ES140R is an inner tie rod end engineered for steering linkage service where correct thread pitch, thread direction, and overall length matter. The listed dimensions help ensure proper alignment with the steering gear and related components on supported vehicles, including Jeep CJ5 and Jeep CJ7 models as well as select Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications. If you are replacing a worn steering tie rod end on a 1980-1986 Jeep CJ7, 1979-1983 Jeep CJ5, or a 1957-1958 Buick Century, this part number is built around those exact fitment needs.

MOOG’s manufacturing approach emphasizes material quality and testing to support consistent steering performance and easier installation on the correct application. The ES140R part number is also listed among interchange references such as MOOG Chassis Products ES62L and Mevotech Supreme MES140R.

What It Helps Address

• Loose or imprecise steering feel
• Worn inner tie rod end threads
• Steering linkage play at the pitman arm or outer linkage points
• Clunking or wandering caused by steering wear
• Restoration work on classic Jeep CJ5 and CJ7 steering systems

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 1980-1986 Jeep CJ7, At Pitman Arm
• Fits 1980-1986 Jeep CJ7, Left Outer
• Fits 1981-1985 Jeep Scrambler, Left Outer
• Fits 1981-1985 Jeep Scrambler, At Pitman Arm
• Fits 1979-1983 Jeep CJ5, At Pitman Arm
• Fits 1979-1983 Jeep CJ5, Left Outer
• Fits 1976-1979 Jeep CJ7, Left Outer (Steering Arm To Steering Arm)
• Fits 1976-1979 Jeep CJ7, Left Inner
• Fits 1966-1978 Jeep CJ5, Left Inner
• Fits 1959-1960 Jeep CJ5, Left Inner
• Fits 1972-1978 Jeep CJ5, Left Outer (Steering Arm To Steering Arm)
• Fits 1966-1971 Jeep CJ5, Right Outer
• Fits 1959-1960 Jeep CJ5, Right Outer
• Fits 1961-1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass, Outer
• Fits 1958-1959 Oldsmobile 98, Outer
• Fits 1957-1958 Buick Century, Right Outer
• Fits 1957-1958 Buick Century, Left Inner
• Fits 1957-1958 Buick Roadmaster, Right Outer
• Fits 1957-1958 Buick Roadmaster, Left Inner
• Fits 1958 Pontiac Bonneville, Outer
• Fits 1957 Oldsmobile 88, Outer

Before installation, verify thread direction, thread diameter, and end-to-end length against the removed part. Confirm the steering position listed for your vehicle, since this part is used in multiple locations across the supported applications.

Quality Assurance

MOOG backs this steering component with superior materials and rigorous testing to support reliable performance in service. The ES140R is built for direct-fit replacement on the listed applications and is supported by MOOG’s problem-solving design approach for faster, more straightforward installation.