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Three types of tie rod assemblies are used in Suzuki Vitara I and Santana Vitara I
They consist of components of different lengths, however the total length is the same, therefore complete tie rod assemblies can be used interchangeably.
Individual components of the set (inner, outer and adjuster sleeve) as well as the center link cannot be used interchangeably. Details below:
| Suzuki model | inner tie rod end |
outer tie rod end |
adjuster sleeve |
total length |
center link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitara I: (narrow frame) 1.6 8v 1989-1995 1.6 16v 1989-1995 X90 1.6 16v 1996-1998 |
337 mm | 90 mm | 83 mm | 490 mm | short straight |
| Vitara I: (wide frame) 2.0 16v 1996-1998 2.0 V6 1995-1998 2.0 TD RF 1996-1998 |
317 mm | 110 mm | 83 mm | 490 mm | longer bent |
| Santana Vitara I: (narrow frame) 1.6 8v 1994-2006 1.6 16v 1994-2006 1.9 TD 1996-2000 2.0 HDi 1999-2006 |
270 mm | 90 mm | 150 mm | 490 mm | short straight |
Three lengths of inner tie rod ends:
(measured from the ball joint center to the end of the thread)
Two lengths of outer tie rod ends:
(measured from the ball joint center to the end of the thread)
Available here (90 mm length)
Two lengths of adjuster sleeves:
(thread used for toe adjustment)
Available here
Two types of center link:
IMPORTANT: The center link has one standard ball joint which bends/moves sideways, while the other joint is only rotational and rigid. It can rotate around its axis but cannot "swing" like a ball joint.
If the center link moves like in the video, it means it needs replacement.
(measured from the ball joint center to the end of the thread)
- 270 mm in Suzuki-Santana Vitara I (1994-2006 - narrow frame): 1.6 8v / 16v, 1.9 TD, 2.0 HDi
OEM part number: OE Santana 48820-85C01
Aftermarket parts: SKF VKDY816006 (with LH nut), Lemfoerder LMI16200, FEBI 48117 - 317 mm in Suzuki Vitara I (1995-1998 - wide frame): 2.0 16v, 2.0 V6, 2.0 TD RF
OEM part number: OE Suzuki 48820-77E00
Aftermarket parts: FAG 840066410, CTR CE0616, YAMATO I28000YMT, = MOOG SZ-ES-0613 (with LH nut) - 337 mm in Suzuki Vitara I / X90 (1989-1998 - narrow frame): 1.6 8v, 1.6 16v
OEM part number: OE Suzuki 48820-60A00
Aftermarket parts: 555 SE-7542, = FEBI 42298, KAYABA KTR1093, ASHIKA 111-08-813, TRW JTE852, GSP S070426 (with LH nut)
Two lengths of outer tie rod ends:
(measured from the ball joint center to the end of the thread)
- 90 mm in Suzuki Vitara I / X90 and Santana Vitara I (1989-2006 - narrow frame): 1.6 8v / 16v, 1.9 TD, 2.0 HDi
OEM part number: OE Suzuki 48810-60A00
Aftermarket parts: 555 SE7481R, TRW JTE490, CTR CES-6R, Yamato I18005YMT, Yamato I18006YMT, Delphi TA1544 - 110 mm in Suzuki Vitara I (1995-1998 - wide frame): 2.0 16v, 2.0 V6, 2.0 TD RF.
OEM part number: OE 48810-77E00
Aftermarket parts: 555 SE-7571, CTR CES14, SIDEM 77033
Two lengths of adjuster sleeves:
(thread used for toe adjustment)
- 83 mm in Suzuki Vitara I (1989-1998 - manufactured in Japan): 1.6 8v / 16v, 2.0 16v / V6, 2.0 TD RF.
OEM part number: OE Suzuki 48836-63001
Replacement part number: Radzikone R-SV-SRZ83 - 150 mm in Suzuki-Santana Vitara I (1994-2006 - manufactured in Spain): 1.6 8v, 1.6 16v, 1.9 TD, 2.0 HDi
OEM part number: OE Suzuki 48836 85C00
Replacement part number: Radzikone R-SV-SRZ150
Two types of center link:
- Short, straight in Suzuki Vitara I / X90 and Santana Vitara I (1989-2006 - narrow frame): 1.6 8v / 16v, 1.9 TD, 2.0 HDi
OEM part number: OE Suzuki 48850-60A00
Aftermarket parts: Moog SZ-DL-4441, POLCAR S6074008, SRL S6074008, YAMATO I38018YMT, 555 SC-7540, FE 12939, BLUE PRINT ADK88737, ASHIKA 111-0N-N054
- Longer, bent in Suzuki Vitara I (1995-1998 - wide frame): 2.0 16v, 2.0 V6, 2.0 TD RF.
OEM part number: OE Suzuki 48850-77E00
Aftermarket parts: POLCAR S6074011, SRL S6074011, OYODO 30K8027-OYO
IMPORTANT: The center link has one standard ball joint which bends/moves sideways, while the other joint is only rotational and rigid. It can rotate around its axis but cannot "swing" like a ball joint.
If the center link moves like in the video, it means it needs replacement.
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