Moog K6531 Steering Tie Rod End Bushing Kit - Front Inner

MOOG K6531 Rack & Pinion Inner Tie Rod Bushing Kit

Restore steering support with the MOOG K6531 rack & pinion inner tie rod bushing kit. This polyurethane bushing kit is built for front inner steering applications and is sized for a precise service fit on a wide range of GM and Saab vehicles.

Compatible With 1982-2003 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Saab front inner steering applications, including Saab 9-3, Saab 9-5, Pontiac Grand Am, and Chevrolet Cavalier.

• Polyurethane construction for durable steering support
• Rack & pinion inner tie rod bushing kit for front inner service
• 2-piece design for easier installation
• Dimensions: 0.790 in inner diameter, 1.100 in outer diameter, 1.350 in length, 0.490 in height, 0.180 in thickness
• MOOG part number K6531 for direct catalog lookup

Detailed Product Overview

The MOOG K6531 is a rack & pinion inner tie rod bushing kit made from polyurethane and engineered for steering systems that use a front inner bushing arrangement. It is listed for applications across Buick Skylark, Cadillac Cimarron, Chevrolet Cavalier and Corsica, Oldsmobile Firenza and Achieva, Pontiac Grand Am, Sunbird, LeMans, Tempest, Optima, J2000, and Saab 900, 9-3, and 9-5. MOOG’s chassis-focused design approach emphasizes service-friendly parts that simplify replacement while supporting long-term use. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MK6531 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive play at the inner tie rod bushing
• Steering looseness or vague on-center feel
• Wear-related noise from the rack and pinion support area
• Degraded original bushing material from age and road exposure
• Uneven steering response caused by worn front inner components

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1999-2003 Saab 9-3, Front Inner. Fits 1999-2003 Saab 9-5, Front Inner. Fits 1986-1998 Buick Skylark, Front Inner. Fits 1992-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, Front Inner. Fits 1985-1998 Pontiac Grand Am, Front Inner. Fits 1994-1998 Saab 900, Front Inner. Fits 1987-1996 Chevrolet Corsica, Front Inner. Fits 1982-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, Front Inner. Fits 1986-1994 Pontiac Sunbird, Front Inner. Fits 1988-1993 Pontiac LeMans, Front Inner. Fits 1988-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, Front Inner. Fits 1988-1991 Pontiac Optima, Front Inner. Fits 1987-1991 Pontiac Tempest, Front Inner. Fits 1982-1989 Buick Skyhawk, Front Inner. Fits 1982-1988 Cadillac Cimarron, Front Inner. Fits 1982-1988 Oldsmobile Firenza, Front Inner. Fits 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Calais, Front Inner. Fits 1984-1985 Pontiac J2000 Sunbird, Front Inner. Fits 1982-1983 Pontiac J2000, Front Inner.

This kit uses a 2-piece design and the notes specify that bolts and washers are not included. Verify rack and pinion dimensions before installation and confirm the front inner steering location matches the vehicle application.

Quality Assurance

MOOG is known in the chassis category for continual design updates that improve serviceability and extend part life. The K6531 follows that approach with a polyurethane construction and application-specific sizing for steering repair work.