TRW JTE343 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer, Left Outer, Outer or Right Outer

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TRW JTE343 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer, Left Outer, Outer or Right Outer

Brand	TRW JTE343
Position	Left Outer
Fits	Volkswagen, Porsche, and BMW · 128 vehicles

Standard replacement. A direct-fit steering tie rod end for straightforward service.

Maintenance-free design. No grease fitting and no greasing required.

Cross-references Dorman - Premium T2059PR, Mevotech Supreme MES2059R and Mevotech Supreme MES2158R for the same application. See all 21.

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TRW JTE343 Steering Tie Rod End

TRW JTE343 is a standard replacement steering tie rod end for select Volkswagen, Porsche, and BMW applications. It is built as a non-greaseable unit with no grease fitting included, making it a direct-service replacement for worn outer steering linkage components.

Key Features

Standard replacement steering tie rod end
No grease fitting included
Non-greaseable design
TRW part number JTE343
Cross-references Dorman - Premium T2059PR for the same application

Application Details

Compatible with steering systems on select Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Vanagon, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, Porsche 924, Porsche 944, Porsche 911, and BMW 320i models. Fits 1985-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet, left outer and right outer; 1985-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon, left outer and right outer; 1980-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon, front outer; 1986-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon, outer; 1987-1988 Porsche 924, right outer; 1977-1982 Porsche 924, right outer; 1983-1987 Porsche 944, right outer; 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta, left outer; 1980-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, left outer; 1977-1983 BMW 320i, outer; 1980-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, left outer; and 1976-1977 Porsche 911, outer. The JTE343 tie rod end is a direct-fit steering component for restoring precise linkage connection at the outer steering position.

What It Is Used For

Replacing a worn outer tie rod end
Correcting steering looseness or play
Addressing uneven tire wear caused by steering linkage wear
Restoring steering response on Volkswagen Vanagon and Cabriolet models
Repairing front-end steering noise or clunking linked to tie rod wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the steering position before ordering, since this part is listed for left outer, right outer, front outer, and outer applications depending on vehicle. After installation, perform a professional wheel alignment to set toe and confirm steering wheel centering. Inspect the adjacent steering components, including the inner tie rod and related joints, for wear before completing the repair.

Quality Assurance

TRW supplies steering and chassis replacement parts built to standard replacement specifications for service work on import vehicles. Part number JTE343 is engineered for the listed fitments and interchange references, including Dorman - Premium T2059PR, for application matching.

This part fits 128 vehicles

Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

Year	Make	Model	Submodel	Liters	Cylinders	Position	Notes
1993	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1993	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Base	1.8L	L4	Right Outer	—
1993	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Classic	1.8L	L4	Right Outer	—
1992	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1992	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Base	1.8L	L4	Right Outer	—
1992	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Classic	1.8L	L4	Right Outer	—
1992	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Wolfsburg Edition	1.8L	L4	Right Outer	—
1992	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Carat	1.8L	L4	Right Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Base	1.8L	L4	Right Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Carat	1.8L	L4	Right Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Etienne Aigner	1.8L	L4	Right Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Left Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Base	—	—	Left Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Left Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Carat	—	—	Left Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Right Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Base	—	—	Right Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Right Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Carat	—	—	Right Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Vanagon	—	—	—	Front Outer	—
1991	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Syncro	—	—	Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Base	—	—	Right Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Bestseller	—	—	Right Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Boutique	—	—	Right Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Left Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Base	—	—	Left Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Left Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Carat	—	—	Left Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Right Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Base	—	—	Right Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Right Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Carat	—	—	Right Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Vanagon	—	—	—	Front Outer	—
1990	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Syncro	—	—	Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Base	—	—	Right Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Wolfsburg Edition	—	—	Right Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Bestseller	—	—	Right Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Boutique	—	—	Right Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Left Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Left Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Carat	—	—	Left Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Right Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Right Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Carat	—	—	Right Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Vanagon	—	—	—	Front Outer	—
1989	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Syncro	—	—	Outer	—
1988	Porsche	924	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1988	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1988	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Base	—	—	Right Outer	—
1988	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Bestseller	—	—	Right Outer	—
1988	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Boutique	—	—	Right Outer	—
1988	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Left Outer	—
1988	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Left Outer	—
1988	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Right Outer	—
1988	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Right Outer	—
1988	Volkswagen	Vanagon	—	—	—	Front Outer	—
1988	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Syncro	—	—	Outer	—
1987	Porsche	924	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1987	Porsche	944	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1987	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1987	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Base	—	—	Right Outer	—
1987	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Wolfsburg Edition	—	—	Right Outer	—
1987	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Left Outer	—
1987	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Left Outer	—
1987	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Right Outer	—
1987	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Right Outer	—
1987	Volkswagen	Vanagon	—	—	—	Front Outer	—
1987	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Syncro	—	—	Outer	—
1986	Porsche	944	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1986	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1986	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Base	—	—	Right Outer	—
1986	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Left Outer	—
1986	Volkswagen	Vanagon	L	—	—	Left Outer	—
1986	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Left Outer	—
1986	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Right Outer	—
1986	Volkswagen	Vanagon	L	—	—	Right Outer	—
1986	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Right Outer	—
1986	Volkswagen	Vanagon	—	—	—	Front Outer	—
1986	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Syncro	—	—	Outer	—
1985	Porsche	944	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1985	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1985	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Base	—	—	Right Outer	—
1985	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Left Outer	—
1985	Volkswagen	Vanagon	L	—	—	Left Outer	—
1985	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Left Outer	—
1985	Volkswagen	Vanagon	GL	—	—	Right Outer	—
1985	Volkswagen	Vanagon	L	—	—	Right Outer	—
1985	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Campmobile	—	—	Right Outer	—
1985	Volkswagen	Vanagon	—	—	—	Front Outer	—
1984	Porsche	944	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1984	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1984	Volkswagen	Rabbit Convertible	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1984	Volkswagen	Vanagon	—	—	—	Front Outer	—
1983	BMW	320i	—	—	—	Outer	—
1983	Porsche	944	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1983	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1983	Volkswagen	Rabbit Convertible	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1983	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1983	Volkswagen	Vanagon	—	—	—	Front Outer	—
1982	BMW	320i	—	—	—	Outer	—
1982	Porsche	924	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1982	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1982	Volkswagen	Rabbit Convertible	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1982	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1982	Volkswagen	Vanagon	—	—	—	Front Outer	—
1981	BMW	320i	—	—	—	Outer	—
1981	Porsche	924	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1981	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1981	Volkswagen	Rabbit Convertible	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1981	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1981	Volkswagen	Vanagon	—	—	—	Front Outer	—
1980	BMW	320i	—	—	—	Outer	—
1980	Porsche	924	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1980	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1980	Volkswagen	Rabbit Convertible	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1980	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	Left Outer	—
1980	Volkswagen	Vanagon	—	—	—	Front Outer	—
1979	BMW	320i	—	—	—	Outer	—
1979	Porsche	924	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1978	BMW	320i	—	—	—	Outer	—
1978	Porsche	924	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1977	BMW	320i	—	—	—	Outer	—
1977	Porsche	911	—	—	—	Outer	—
1977	Porsche	924	—	—	—	Right Outer	—
1976	Porsche	911	—	—	—	Outer	—
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Directly replaces or cross-references 21 part numbers

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

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