SKP SES3461 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer or Outer

Steering Tie Rod End for Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series

The SKP SES3461 is an outer steering tie rod end for select Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln applications. It is a direct-fit steering component for restoring precise front-end steering response on vehicles such as the Ford Ranger, Mazda B2300, and Mazda B4000.

Key Features

• Outer steering tie rod end for front steering linkage service
• Fits 1998-2011 Ford Ranger, outer
• Fits 2004-2010 Mazda B2300, outer
• Fits 2005-2010 Mazda B4000, outer
• Fits 2005-2008 Mazda B3000, outer
• Fits 1998-2004 Mazda B3000, outer
• Fits 1998-2004 Mazda B4000, outer
• Fits 1998-2003 Ford Explorer, outer
• Fits 2001-2003 Mazda B2300, outer
• Fits 1998-2003 Mercury Mountaineer, outer
• Fits 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, front outer
• Fits 1998-2001 Mazda B2500, outer
• Includes powdered-metal gusher bearing to allow grease to penetrate bearing surfaces on listed applications

Product Details

SKP SES3461 is a steering tie rod end built for outer steering positions on a wide range of compact truck and SUV platforms. It cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES3461 and Mevotech MES3461 for the same application. Use this part when servicing steering linkage wear on a Ford Ranger, Mazda B-Series truck, Explorer, Mountaineer, or Blackwood with the listed fitments.

Common Steering Issues It Can Address

• Loose or vague steering feel
• Front-end play at the steering linkage
• Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering components
• Clunking or knocking from the front steering system
• Difficulty maintaining alignment after steering wear develops

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify year, make, model, and steering position before installation. This part is listed for outer and front outer applications only, so match the vehicle’s original steering layout before ordering. After replacement, a professional wheel alignment is recommended to restore proper steering geometry.

Quality Assurance

The SES3461 is cataloged as a steering replacement part for direct-fit service on the listed vehicles. Its powdered-metal gusher bearing note indicates grease passage through the bearing surfaces on applicable fitments, supporting routine steering maintenance.