Dorman - OE Solutions Steering Tie Rod End P/N:541-231
Dial in your front-end toe setting and lock the tie rod ends securely with the Dorman - OE Solutions Steering Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve 541-571. This front adjusting sleeve threads onto the inner and outer tie rod ends, letting you rotate it to set and hold the toe alignment. It installs as a direct-fit replacement on the 1997-2002 Ford Expedition, 1997-2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, 1997-2009 Ford F-250, 1997-2004 Ford Lobo, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, and 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator — see the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level details.
If a worn or seized adjusting sleeve is the source of steering vibration or metallic rattles, replacing it helps restore a secure tie rod connection so the toe setting can be properly adjusted and held. Quantity varies by application (1 or 2 per vehicle) — order the amount your vehicle requires. Country of origin: China.
Interchange: 612.69804 · ES-3368-S
61269804 · ES3368S · 45A6053 · 46A6053A · TA5457 · F65Z3281AA · F65Z3281BA · ES3368SGL · GES3368S · MES3368S · MEOE56 · JSA1026
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What does the 541-571 adjusting sleeve do?
It's a front steering tie rod end adjusting sleeve that threads onto the inner and outer tie rod ends. Rotating it sets and holds the toe alignment while securing the tie rod connection.
Will this fit my vehicle?
It's a direct-fit replacement for the 1997-2002 Ford Expedition, 1997-2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, 1997-2009 Ford F-250, 1997-2004 Ford Lobo, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, and 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator. See the Buyer's Guide.
What's included in the package?
Each package contains one adjusting sleeve and 2 nuts. Mounting hardware is included; bolts, clamps, and washers are not.
What are the thread specifications?
It uses a metric fine, left-hand (counterclockwise) thread with an 18 mm thread diameter and 1.5 mm pitch, plus a 27 mm End 1 thread diameter. Both ends are female.
How many do I need, and what are signs of a failing sleeve?
Quantity varies by application (1 or 2 per vehicle) — order what yours requires. Steering vibration or metallic rattles can be signs a worn sleeve may need replacing; diagnose the cause first.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.