
Dorman 544-097 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Left Outer
Dorman 544-097 Front Left Outer Tie Rod End
Dorman 544-097 is a direct replacement steering tie rod end for specific Audi and Volkswagen applications. It is built for the front left outer position and evaluated for smooth, safe steering operation.
Key Features
- Direct replacement for the original equipment tie rod end
- Fits the front left outer steering position
- Adjustable design with clockwise (right) thread direction on both ends
- Pre-greased with a dust boot included
- Powder-coated steel housing and steel tie rod construction
- Hex head drive type with taper stud design
- Mounting hardware included
Detailed Description
This steering tie rod end is engineered for vehicles that need precise front-end steering linkage service, including Audi Q3, Audi A3, Audi S3, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Taos, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Arteon, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen Passat, and Passat CC applications. Dorman 544-097 replaces the OE tie rod end on the front left outer side and is built with a steel housing, steel tie rod, polymer bearing material, and polychloroprene dust boot for service-focused durability. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES80666 for the same application.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 2019-2025 Audi Q3, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2019-2025 Volkswagen Jetta, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2018-2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2018-2023 Audi Q2, Front Left Outer, w/Aluminum Wheel Knuckles
- Fits 2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2022-2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, Front Left Outer, wo/20 In. Wheels
- Fits 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2015-2020 Audi A3, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2015-2020 Audi A3 Quattro, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2018-2020 Audi Q2 Quattro, Front Left Outer, w/Aluminum Wheel Knuckles
- Fits 2014-2020 Audi S3, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2016-2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2009-2012 Volkswagen Passat CC, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat, Front Left Outer
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the front left outer position before installation and confirm wheel-knuckle notes where listed, especially on Audi Q2 and Q2 Quattro applications. Because this tie rod end is adjustable, final alignment should be checked after installation to restore proper steering geometry. Confirm thread direction, taper fit, and vehicle-specific clearance before tightening.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states this part has undergone an industry-leading evaluation process to help ensure smooth, safe operation. It is a standard replacement steering component built to match the original equipment function for the listed Audi and Volkswagen models.
Dorman 544-097 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Left Outer
Dorman 544-097 Front Left Outer Tie Rod End
Dorman 544-097 is a direct replacement steering tie rod end for specific Audi and Volkswagen applications. It is built for the front left outer position and evaluated for smooth, safe steering operation.
Key Features
- Direct replacement for the original equipment tie rod end
- Fits the front left outer steering position
- Adjustable design with clockwise (right) thread direction on both ends
- Pre-greased with a dust boot included
- Powder-coated steel housing and steel tie rod construction
- Hex head drive type with taper stud design
- Mounting hardware included
Detailed Description
This steering tie rod end is engineered for vehicles that need precise front-end steering linkage service, including Audi Q3, Audi A3, Audi S3, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Taos, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Arteon, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen Passat, and Passat CC applications. Dorman 544-097 replaces the OE tie rod end on the front left outer side and is built with a steel housing, steel tie rod, polymer bearing material, and polychloroprene dust boot for service-focused durability. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES80666 for the same application.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 2019-2025 Audi Q3, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2019-2025 Volkswagen Jetta, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2018-2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2018-2023 Audi Q2, Front Left Outer, w/Aluminum Wheel Knuckles
- Fits 2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2022-2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, Front Left Outer, wo/20 In. Wheels
- Fits 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2015-2020 Audi A3, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2015-2020 Audi A3 Quattro, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2018-2020 Audi Q2 Quattro, Front Left Outer, w/Aluminum Wheel Knuckles
- Fits 2014-2020 Audi S3, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2016-2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2009-2012 Volkswagen Passat CC, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat, Front Left Outer
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the front left outer position before installation and confirm wheel-knuckle notes where listed, especially on Audi Q2 and Q2 Quattro applications. Because this tie rod end is adjustable, final alignment should be checked after installation to restore proper steering geometry. Confirm thread direction, taper fit, and vehicle-specific clearance before tightening.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states this part has undergone an industry-leading evaluation process to help ensure smooth, safe operation. It is a standard replacement steering component built to match the original equipment function for the listed Audi and Volkswagen models.
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Dorman 544-097 Front Left Outer Tie Rod End
Dorman 544-097 is a direct replacement steering tie rod end for specific Audi and Volkswagen applications. It is built for the front left outer position and evaluated for smooth, safe steering operation.
Key Features
- Direct replacement for the original equipment tie rod end
- Fits the front left outer steering position
- Adjustable design with clockwise (right) thread direction on both ends
- Pre-greased with a dust boot included
- Powder-coated steel housing and steel tie rod construction
- Hex head drive type with taper stud design
- Mounting hardware included
Detailed Description
This steering tie rod end is engineered for vehicles that need precise front-end steering linkage service, including Audi Q3, Audi A3, Audi S3, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Taos, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Arteon, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen Passat, and Passat CC applications. Dorman 544-097 replaces the OE tie rod end on the front left outer side and is built with a steel housing, steel tie rod, polymer bearing material, and polychloroprene dust boot for service-focused durability. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES80666 for the same application.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 2019-2025 Audi Q3, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2019-2025 Volkswagen Jetta, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2022-2025 Volkswagen Taos, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2018-2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2018-2023 Audi Q2, Front Left Outer, w/Aluminum Wheel Knuckles
- Fits 2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2022-2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, Front Left Outer, wo/20 In. Wheels
- Fits 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2015-2020 Audi A3, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2015-2020 Audi A3 Quattro, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2018-2020 Audi Q2 Quattro, Front Left Outer, w/Aluminum Wheel Knuckles
- Fits 2014-2020 Audi S3, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2016-2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2009-2012 Volkswagen Passat CC, Front Left Outer
- Fits 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat, Front Left Outer
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the front left outer position before installation and confirm wheel-knuckle notes where listed, especially on Audi Q2 and Q2 Quattro applications. Because this tie rod end is adjustable, final alignment should be checked after installation to restore proper steering geometry. Confirm thread direction, taper fit, and vehicle-specific clearance before tightening.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states this part has undergone an industry-leading evaluation process to help ensure smooth, safe operation. It is a standard replacement steering component built to match the original equipment function for the listed Audi and Volkswagen models.












