ACDELCO part description

LINKAGE S (45)

Product Description

Steering Center Link

Product Attributes

Length 556.2 MM
Length 21.90 IN
Finish Coated
Grade Type Performance
Color Black
Material Steel
Mounting Hardware Included Yes
Stud Thread Diameter 0.437 IN
Mounting Hole Quantity 2
FAQ - Answer 1 A: Yes. Always consult the Vehicle Owner’s manual or an expert technician before making any repairs or adjustments.
Features & Benefits - Bullet 1 CNC-machined for consistency and high-quality
Features & Benefits - Bullet 2 Heat-treated forgings for strength
Features & Benefits - Bullet 3 Undergoes extreme impact, wear, and fatigue testing to help with quality and durability
FAQ - Question 1 Q: Should the Vehicle Owner’s manual or an expert technician be consulted before making any repairs or adjustments?
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 3 Regularly inspect steering center link for signs of damage or wear and replace them if signs of damage are found.
Features & Benefits - Bullet 6 Designed to perform to the application
Features & Benefits - Bullet 7 Corrosion-resistant coating
Features & Benefits - Bullet 8 Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
Features & Benefits - Bullet 9 Premium aftermarket replacement part
Features & Benefits - Bullet 10 Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 1 Inspect or have your steering links inspected: worn steering links can upset the balance of your vehicle's steering system and cause other parts to wear faster. If this wear goes undetected or ignored, premature failure of system components can occur, threatening the integrity of your vehicle's steering system. Preventative inspection can help detect wear before it becomes a major problem.
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 1 Steering difficulty: wandering steering while driving at speed may indicate worn steering links
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 2 Excessive steering play: excessive movement or play in your vehicle's steering linkage may be a sign of steering link wear
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 3 Unexpected noises: clunking noises while turning the steering wheel of your vehicle may signal steering link wear
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 4 Alignment issues: an inability to set the proper alignment for your vehicle may indicate worn steering links
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Header Before purchasing and installing a steering center link, make sure it is the correct fit for your vehicle.
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 2 Whenever you replace or modify a front end or steering component in your vehicle, your alignment may be altered. Perform a full four-wheel vehicle alignment after steering components have been changed.
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Header Signs of wear for steering center links include but are not limited to:
Features & Benefits - Bullet 5 Induction hardened to match GM OE fatigue life
Features & Benefits - Bullet 4 Greaseable where applicable: allows new lubricant to flush contaminants from the assembly, helping reduce corrosion and wear
Product Description ACDelco Gold (Professional) Steering Center Links are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. These links control left and right linkage movement. This center link is made of hot-forged alloy steel for strength and is coated to help provide rust protection. Their low-friction constant-torque pivot joints also provide accurate vertical movement. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional. &#9888;<b> WARNING:</b> Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
FAQ - Question 2 Q: Will a worn center link affect vehicle steering?
FAQ - Answer 2 A: Yes, a worn link may cause vibrations or wobbling while operating the vehicle.
FAQ - Question 3 Q: Do rack and pinion steering systems have a center link?
FAQ - Answer 3 A: No A center link is used in a parallel steering system.

Additional Information

Harmonized Tariff Code (HTS) 8708947550
Country of Origin (Primary) CN
Country of Origin 2 TW
Warranty Special UOM TX

Fits Vehicles

  • Pontiac LeMans (1978-1981)
  • Pontiac Grand Prix (1978-1987)
  • Pontiac Grand LeMans (1978-1981)
  • Pontiac Grand Am (1978-1980)
  • Pontiac Bonneville (1982-1986)
  • Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (1978-1988)
  • Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser (1980-1983)
  • Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais (1978-1984)
  • Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon (1978-1980, 1985-1987)
  • Oldsmobile Cutlass (1978-1981)
  • GMC Caballero (1978-1987)
  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1978-1988)
  • Chevrolet Malibu (1978-1983)
  • Chevrolet El Camino (1978-1987)
  • Buick Regal (1978-1987)
  • Buick Century (1978-1981)

A true OEM auto parts brand for GM and non-GM vehicles, ACDelco® offers a wide portfolio of parts designed to keep vehicles on the road longer. These parts work precisely and fit perfectly because they are designed, engineered, tested, and backed by General Motors. But ACDelco also carries aftermarket components that go through the same 18-step quality approval process as the OE parts. Whether customers choose OE or aftermarket, they’d get the same reliable performance, precise engineering, and superior reliability for years to come. ACDelco’s expansive product portfolio includes alternators, filters, batteries, brakes, belts and hoses, oil and fluids, and suspension parts. These products are made to meet GM and non-GM vehicles’ ever-evolving powertrain, collision, maintenance, and repair needs.

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