MOOG Chassis Products ES801688 front left outer tie rod end for the 2019-2020 Kia Optima links the steering gear to the wheel's steering knuckle. The ball stud pivots in its socket as the wheel steers and the suspension moves.
- Problem Solver Gusher bearing: metal-to-metal design lets grease flow through the bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
- Ball studs are heat treated to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
- Greaseable socket lets new lubricant flush out contaminants, reducing corrosion and wear
- Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as the bearings wear
- Patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness, reducing bearing wear
- Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment
Quick facts
- Part: MOOG Chassis Products ES801688 tie rod end
- Also called: steering tie rod end
- Fits: 2019-2020 Kia Optima
- Position: Front left outer
- Condition: New
Loose steering, uneven front tire wear or vibration can mean a tie rod end is worn. With the engine off, look for cracks, grease leaks or visible looseness at the joint, since other steering and suspension parts can feel similar. If a worn tie rod end is the cause, this one replaces it.
Fits
This tie rod end is a direct-fit replacement for the 2019-2020 Kia Optima.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left outer
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 for this side
Build and materials
- Construction: greaseable socket with a metal-to-metal Problem Solver Gusher bearing
- Ball studs: heat treated
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One tie rod end for the front left outer position. This side takes one; the right side is a separate part, and both sides are normally replaced together.
Interchange: 544-233
56820C1710
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MOOG ES801688 a tie rod replacement for the 2019-2020 Kia Optima?
Yes. MOOG Chassis Products ES801688 is the front left outer tie rod end for the 2019-2020 Kia Optima, and that side takes one.
Can you add grease to this steering tie rod end?
Yes. The socket is greaseable, so new lubricant can flush out contaminants, which reduces corrosion and wear.
What is the Gusher bearing in this tie rod end?
MOOG Chassis Products ES801688 has a Problem Solver Gusher bearing. Its metal-to-metal design lets grease flow through the bearing surface for reduced friction and long life.
How can I tell if a front outer tie rod end is worn?
Loose steering, uneven front tire wear or vibration can point to wear here, though other parts can cause them too. A shop can safely check for play with the car lifted.
Are the ball studs heat treated on this tie rod end?
Yes. The ball studs are heat treated to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength.
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