MEYLE HD Steering Tie Rod for Porsche 996 911 (1999–2005) and 986 Boxster (1997–2004)

The MEYLE HD 416 031 0002/HD steering tie rod connects the power steering rack and pinion to the wheel spindle on the Porsche 996 911 and the 986 Boxster. Every tie rod end carries a ball joint, and that joint wears over time. A worn joint lets the wheel move without input from the rack. That play upsets the alignment and wears tires unevenly. This tie rod comes from MEYLE HD, the maker's high durability line, carries a Heavy Duty quality grade, and is made in Turkey. It crosses to Porsche numbers 99634732203, 99634732204, and 99334732203.

Warranty: contact your dealer for the warranty terms on this tie rod.

MEYLE HD is a separate line from standard MEYLE parts. Its engineers begin by working out why the factory part fails and then change the design to address that cause. Changes used across the HD range include a larger ball joint, a redesigned socket, and high performance synthetic grease. MEYLE started in Hamburg, Germany, in 1958 as a spare parts exporter. It now produces parts in its own factories, which hold OEM approvals under IATF 16949, and has other parts built to its specifications by partner manufacturers, some of them OE suppliers. Parts are tested by the company's technical and quality experts in Hamburg. On the 911 side, this tie rod covers the Carrera, Carrera 4S, GT2, GT3, Turbo, and Turbo S.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: MEYLE (MEYLE HD line)
• Part number: 416 031 0002/HD
• Part type: steering tie rod, rack to wheel spindle
• Quality grade: Heavy Duty
• Country of manufacture: Turkey
• Crosses to Porsche 99634732203, 99634732204, and 99334732203
• GTIN: 04040074234112
• Warranty: contact your dealer

Installation & Tuning Notes

Replace worn tie rods in pairs, and have the car aligned after installation. Toe changes whenever a tie rod comes off.

Common Questions

What are the signs of a worn tie rod?
Look for uneven tire wear, play in the wheels, a pull while driving, sloppy or slow steering response, and torn ball joint boots.

How often should the tie rods be inspected?
Check the tie rod ends for play, and the tires for uneven wear, at every service interval.

PMB Performance carries MEYLE HD steering parts for water-cooled Porsche models.

Fitment & Compatibility

Check the fitment table below for your model and year. We are happy to confirm fit from your VIN before you order.