MOOG 17-18 Kia Optima Front Inner / Inner Tie Rod

When you're working on the steering on your 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata, 2016-2018 Kia Optima, or 2017-2018 Kia Cadenza, this Moog front inner tie rod end is what you get in the box. It's a key part of your steering linkage, connecting your steering rack to the steering knuckle, and ensuring your wheels turn where you want them to. Moog builds these with a gusher bearing, which is a metal-to-metal design that lets grease flow through the bearing surface. This helps reduce friction and can lead to a longer service life for the part.

The ball studs are heat-treated to meet or exceed original equipment requirements, which helps prevent premature failure and improves fatigue strength. Moog also includes a Belleville preload washer that helps absorb impact and can prevent spring bind or shattering during shock loads. For installation, you'll find wrench flats on the housing and stud, making it easier to get it properly aligned and tightened down. Plus, it comes with a pre-applied thread locking compound to help prevent self-loosening, saving you a step during installation.