MOOG 16-18 Kia Optima Front Left Outer / Left Outer Tie Rod

MOOG is known for making well-built suspension parts that solve common problems. This outer tie rod end, part number ES801229, is designed to get your 2016-2018 Kia Optima steering feeling precise again. When your tie rods wear out, you might notice looseness in the steering wheel or uneven tire wear, and this part is built to fix that.

This tie rod end features a gusher bearing design, which is a metal-to-metal setup that lets grease flow through the bearing surface. This helps reduce friction and wear, leading to a longer life. It also has a patented pressed-in cover plate that keeps dirt and debris out, further minimizing looseness and bearing wear. The ball stud is heat-treated to meet or exceed original equipment requirements, which helps prevent premature failure and improves fatigue strength. Plus, the socket is greaseable, so you can flush out contaminants with fresh lubricant to reduce corrosion and wear.

MOOG engineers put these parts through rigorous testing to ensure reliability. The tolerances are precise, making installation straightforward and helping to ensure your steering alignment is spot on. A Belleville preload washer is included to help keep the bearing package tight as the bearings naturally wear over time.