Dorman 543-616 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Inner

Dorman 543-616 Steering Tie Rod End

Dorman 543-616 is a direct replacement steering tie rod end for specific Nissan and Suzuki applications. It is built for the front inner steering position and evaluated for smooth, safe operation in everyday driving.

• Direct replacement for the original equipment tie rod end
• Fits front inner steering applications
• Threaded design for OE-style installation
• Powder-coated steel housing for corrosion resistance
• Polymer bearing material and polychloroprene dust boot
• No grease fitting included
• Mounting hardware included

Fitment and Vehicle Coverage

• Fits 2005-2020 Nissan Frontier, front inner
• Fits 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra, front inner
• Fits 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder, front inner
• Fits 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator, front inner

This steering tie rod end is a practical OE-style replacement for Nissan Frontier, Nissan Xterra, Nissan Pathfinder, and Suzuki Equator front inner steering service. Dorman 543-616 is engineered with a steel housing, polymer bearing surface, and protective dust boot to support consistent steering linkage operation. It cross-references MOOG Chassis Products EV800106 for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Steering play or looseness at the front inner linkage
• Clunking or knocking from the steering system
• Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering components
• Imprecise steering response during lane changes or turns
• Visible wear, damage, or boot deterioration at the tie rod end

Installation Notes

Verify front inner position and vehicle application before installation. Threaded construction supports OE-style replacement on the listed Nissan and Suzuki models. After installation, perform a professional wheel alignment to restore steering geometry and tire wear characteristics.

Quality Assurance

This part follows Dorman’s evaluation process for steering components and is built as a direct replacement for the original equipment tie rod end on the listed applications.