Dorman 542-982 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer
Dorman 542-982 Front Outer Tie Rod End
Dorman 542-982 is a direct replacement steering tie rod end for specific Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth applications. It is built for front outer steering positions and evaluated for smooth, safe operation in everyday driving.
Key Features
- Direct replacement tie rod end for select vehicles
- Front outer steering position application
- Powder-coated black finish
- Steel housing for durable steering support
- Female and male end configuration
- No grease fitting included
- Mounting hardware included
Detailed Description
This Dorman steering tie rod end, part number 542-982, is engineered to replace the original equipment tie rod end on specific Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth models. It is designed for front outer use and features a steel housing with a powder-coated black finish for corrosion resistance and consistent fit. The part number 542-982 is a practical OE-style replacement for vehicles such as the Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Voyager, and Plymouth Voyager.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES3008RL and Delphi TA2380 for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Loose or worn steering response at the front outer linkage
- Clunking or play caused by a deteriorated tie rod end
- Uneven tire wear related to steering linkage wear
- Steering wander or poor directional stability
- Failed inspection due to worn steering components
Installation Notes and Tips
Fits 1991-1995 Chrysler Grand Voyager, front outer. Fits 1982-1995 Chrysler LeBaron, front outer. Fits 1990-1995 Chrysler Spirit, front outer. Fits 1990-1995 Chrysler Town & Country, front outer. Fits 1982-1988 Chrysler Town & Country, front outer. Fits 1994-1995 Chrysler Voyager, front outer. Fits 1984-1995 Dodge Caravan, front outer. Fits 1988-1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, front outer. Fits 1989-1995 Dodge Spirit, front outer. Fits 1989-1995 Plymouth Acclaim, front outer. Fits 1988-1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager, front outer. Fits 1984-1995 Plymouth Voyager, front outer. Fits 1987-1994 Chrysler Phantom, front outer. Fits 1989-1994 Chrysler Shadow, front outer. Fits 1987-1994 Dodge Shadow, front outer. Fits 1987-1994 Plymouth Sundance, front outer. Fits 1984-1993 Chrysler Daytona, front outer. Fits 1984-1993 Dodge Daytona, front outer. Fits 1983-1990 Chrysler New Yorker, front outer. Fits 1988-1989 Chrysler Dynasty, front outer. Fits 1981-1989 Dodge Aries, front outer. Fits 1985-1989 Dodge Lancer, front outer. Fits 1987-1989 Plymouth Expo, front outer. Fits 1981-1989 Plymouth Reliant, front outer. Fits 1984-1988 Chrysler Volare, front outer. Fits 1983-1988 Dodge 600, front outer. Fits 1983-1987 Dodge Charger, front outer. Fits 1983-1987 Plymouth Turismo, front outer. Fits 1984-1986 Chrysler Laser, front outer. Fits 1982-1984 Dodge Rampage, front outer. Fits 1980-1982 Plymouth TC3, front outer.
After installation, a front-end alignment is recommended to restore proper steering geometry. Verify the steering linkage orientation and fastener torque against the vehicle service information before returning the vehicle to service.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states that this tie rod end has undergone an industry-leading evaluation process to help ensure smooth, safe operation. The part is built as a direct replacement for specific OE applications and is backed by Dorman product engineering standards.
Dorman 542-982 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer
Dorman 542-982 Front Outer Tie Rod End
Dorman 542-982 is a direct replacement steering tie rod end for specific Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth applications. It is built for front outer steering positions and evaluated for smooth, safe operation in everyday driving.
Key Features
- Direct replacement tie rod end for select vehicles
- Front outer steering position application
- Powder-coated black finish
- Steel housing for durable steering support
- Female and male end configuration
- No grease fitting included
- Mounting hardware included
Detailed Description
This Dorman steering tie rod end, part number 542-982, is engineered to replace the original equipment tie rod end on specific Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth models. It is designed for front outer use and features a steel housing with a powder-coated black finish for corrosion resistance and consistent fit. The part number 542-982 is a practical OE-style replacement for vehicles such as the Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Voyager, and Plymouth Voyager.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES3008RL and Delphi TA2380 for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Loose or worn steering response at the front outer linkage
- Clunking or play caused by a deteriorated tie rod end
- Uneven tire wear related to steering linkage wear
- Steering wander or poor directional stability
- Failed inspection due to worn steering components
Installation Notes and Tips
Fits 1991-1995 Chrysler Grand Voyager, front outer. Fits 1982-1995 Chrysler LeBaron, front outer. Fits 1990-1995 Chrysler Spirit, front outer. Fits 1990-1995 Chrysler Town & Country, front outer. Fits 1982-1988 Chrysler Town & Country, front outer. Fits 1994-1995 Chrysler Voyager, front outer. Fits 1984-1995 Dodge Caravan, front outer. Fits 1988-1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, front outer. Fits 1989-1995 Dodge Spirit, front outer. Fits 1989-1995 Plymouth Acclaim, front outer. Fits 1988-1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager, front outer. Fits 1984-1995 Plymouth Voyager, front outer. Fits 1987-1994 Chrysler Phantom, front outer. Fits 1989-1994 Chrysler Shadow, front outer. Fits 1987-1994 Dodge Shadow, front outer. Fits 1987-1994 Plymouth Sundance, front outer. Fits 1984-1993 Chrysler Daytona, front outer. Fits 1984-1993 Dodge Daytona, front outer. Fits 1983-1990 Chrysler New Yorker, front outer. Fits 1988-1989 Chrysler Dynasty, front outer. Fits 1981-1989 Dodge Aries, front outer. Fits 1985-1989 Dodge Lancer, front outer. Fits 1987-1989 Plymouth Expo, front outer. Fits 1981-1989 Plymouth Reliant, front outer. Fits 1984-1988 Chrysler Volare, front outer. Fits 1983-1988 Dodge 600, front outer. Fits 1983-1987 Dodge Charger, front outer. Fits 1983-1987 Plymouth Turismo, front outer. Fits 1984-1986 Chrysler Laser, front outer. Fits 1982-1984 Dodge Rampage, front outer. Fits 1980-1982 Plymouth TC3, front outer.
After installation, a front-end alignment is recommended to restore proper steering geometry. Verify the steering linkage orientation and fastener torque against the vehicle service information before returning the vehicle to service.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states that this tie rod end has undergone an industry-leading evaluation process to help ensure smooth, safe operation. The part is built as a direct replacement for specific OE applications and is backed by Dorman product engineering standards.
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Dorman 542-982 Front Outer Tie Rod End
Dorman 542-982 is a direct replacement steering tie rod end for specific Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth applications. It is built for front outer steering positions and evaluated for smooth, safe operation in everyday driving.
Key Features
- Direct replacement tie rod end for select vehicles
- Front outer steering position application
- Powder-coated black finish
- Steel housing for durable steering support
- Female and male end configuration
- No grease fitting included
- Mounting hardware included
Detailed Description
This Dorman steering tie rod end, part number 542-982, is engineered to replace the original equipment tie rod end on specific Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth models. It is designed for front outer use and features a steel housing with a powder-coated black finish for corrosion resistance and consistent fit. The part number 542-982 is a practical OE-style replacement for vehicles such as the Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Voyager, and Plymouth Voyager.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES3008RL and Delphi TA2380 for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Loose or worn steering response at the front outer linkage
- Clunking or play caused by a deteriorated tie rod end
- Uneven tire wear related to steering linkage wear
- Steering wander or poor directional stability
- Failed inspection due to worn steering components
Installation Notes and Tips
Fits 1991-1995 Chrysler Grand Voyager, front outer. Fits 1982-1995 Chrysler LeBaron, front outer. Fits 1990-1995 Chrysler Spirit, front outer. Fits 1990-1995 Chrysler Town & Country, front outer. Fits 1982-1988 Chrysler Town & Country, front outer. Fits 1994-1995 Chrysler Voyager, front outer. Fits 1984-1995 Dodge Caravan, front outer. Fits 1988-1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, front outer. Fits 1989-1995 Dodge Spirit, front outer. Fits 1989-1995 Plymouth Acclaim, front outer. Fits 1988-1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager, front outer. Fits 1984-1995 Plymouth Voyager, front outer. Fits 1987-1994 Chrysler Phantom, front outer. Fits 1989-1994 Chrysler Shadow, front outer. Fits 1987-1994 Dodge Shadow, front outer. Fits 1987-1994 Plymouth Sundance, front outer. Fits 1984-1993 Chrysler Daytona, front outer. Fits 1984-1993 Dodge Daytona, front outer. Fits 1983-1990 Chrysler New Yorker, front outer. Fits 1988-1989 Chrysler Dynasty, front outer. Fits 1981-1989 Dodge Aries, front outer. Fits 1985-1989 Dodge Lancer, front outer. Fits 1987-1989 Plymouth Expo, front outer. Fits 1981-1989 Plymouth Reliant, front outer. Fits 1984-1988 Chrysler Volare, front outer. Fits 1983-1988 Dodge 600, front outer. Fits 1983-1987 Dodge Charger, front outer. Fits 1983-1987 Plymouth Turismo, front outer. Fits 1984-1986 Chrysler Laser, front outer. Fits 1982-1984 Dodge Rampage, front outer. Fits 1980-1982 Plymouth TC3, front outer.
After installation, a front-end alignment is recommended to restore proper steering geometry. Verify the steering linkage orientation and fastener torque against the vehicle service information before returning the vehicle to service.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states that this tie rod end has undergone an industry-leading evaluation process to help ensure smooth, safe operation. The part is built as a direct replacement for specific OE applications and is backed by Dorman product engineering standards.
