Suspensia X18TE0826 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Left Outer

OE-Style Outer Tie Rod End for Hyundai and Kia

The Suspensia X18TE0826 is an outside steering tie rod end built for direct OE fit and OE look. It is pre-greased, includes a dust boot, and uses a steel housing with a threaded ball joint stud for dependable steering linkage service on select Hyundai and Kia applications.

Compatible with 2017-2020 Kia Optima, front left outer, and 2016-2017 Hyundai Sonata, front left outer, this part number X18TE0826 is a practical replacement for worn steering components. Suspensia manufactures chassis parts in an automated OE facility in Turkiye and builds to recognized quality management standards used in global automotive production.

Key Features

• Outside steering tie rod end for front left outer applications
• Pre-greased for ready-to-install service
• Dust boot included to help protect the joint area
• Steel housing with steel bearing material
• Rubber boot material with black neoprene dust boot
• Threaded ball joint stud type
• Locking nut included
• Non-greaseable design

Detailed Description

The Suspensia X18TE0826 steering tie rod end is engineered as an OE-style replacement for the outer position on the front left side. It is built with a steel housing and steel bearing material, and the pre-greased joint helps simplify service while the included dust boot helps shield the joint from road contamination. This part number X18TE0826 is listed for 2017-2020 Kia Optima and 2016-2017 Hyundai Sonata front left outer steering applications.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES801507 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Loose or imprecise steering response
• Clunking or play from a worn outer tie rod end
• Uneven tire wear caused by steering linkage wear
• Steering wheel off-center after front-end wear develops
• Front left outer steering joint replacement on select Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata models

Installation Notes and Tips

Install on the front left outer steering position only for the listed vehicles. After replacement, a professional wheel alignment is recommended to restore steering geometry and tire wear characteristics. Verify thread engagement and torque specifications during installation, and inspect the adjacent steering components for wear before returning the vehicle to service.

Quality Assurance

Suspensia states that its chassis parts are produced in a large OE manufacturing facility with automated assembly lines and are built under IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 50001:2018 certified systems.