4857001J10 Nissan SOCKET ASSY-SIDE ROD,OUTER, Price: 165.66$, Weight: 1.043kg

Right Outer Steering Tie Rod Socket

This steering linkage joint keeps your front wheels pointed true and your SUV tracking straight. It connects the side rod to the steering knuckle, holding wheel toe under load. Off‑road trails, potholes, and heavy tires load this joint hard, so a tough, precise socket is essential for safety and tire life.

How it works

A hardened ball stud pivots inside a machined socket with polymer or metal bearing surfaces. Spring preload removes play, while a dust boot seals in grease and blocks water and grit. The tapered pin seats in the knuckle; a castle nut and cotter pin lock it. The threaded end adjusts toe during alignment.

Why you need it

It delivers smooth steering feel, keeps alignment stable, and absorbs road shocks so other parts last longer. Properly working, it prevents shimmy and uneven tire wear.

If it’s worn or broken ⚠️

Expect clunks, wandering, vibration, and feathered tires. Braking stability drops, and ESP may intervene. If the joint separates, steering control of that wheel can be lost—do not drive.

Pro tips ✅

Replace in pairs if mileage is high, torque to spec, fit a new cotter pin, and get a wheel alignment after installation.

Compatibility

• Safari
• Patrol