Steering Tie Rod End Left Teknorot JE-382 Jeep Wrangler JL / Gladiator JT

A steering wheel that feels vague on centre, a vehicle that wanders in ruts and a knock over a speed bump — on the Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT the list of suspects is short, and the steering tie rod end sits at the top of it. It connects the tie rod to the knuckle and passes every steering input to the wheel, so any play in it shows up immediately.

The Teknorot JE-382 is the left steering tie rod end, fitted at the wheel end of the front axle. It replaces factory number 68258762AE (and the earlier AB, AC and AD revisions) and is made of forged steel.

Key benefits

• Forged steel — the housing is press-formed rather than cast; on a part that carries the whole steering load, that is a difference you only see after years of use
• Dimensions matching the factory part — M14x1.5 ball pin and M29x1.5 right-hand housing thread, so it goes into the factory location with no modification
• A specific side — left — if the play is on one side only, you replace exactly that part instead of the whole tie rod
• Replaces 68258762AE and the earlier revisions of that number, including the K-prefixed variants
• 24-month warranty

Technical data

• Part number: JE-382, manufacturer: Teknorot
• Type: steering tie rod end, front axle, left side, at the wheel end
• Material: forged steel
• Ball pin thread: M14x1.5
• Housing thread: M29x1.5 right-hand (RH)
• Total length: 328 mm; axial length: 303.5 mm
• Width: 125 mm, height: 70 mm
• Weight: 1.66 kg
• Sold as: 1 piece; the manufacturer states 1 piece per vehicle
• Warranty: 24 months
• Replaced OE numbers: 68258762AB, 68258762AC, 68258762AD, 68258762AE, K68258762AB, K68258762AC, K68258762AD, K68258762AE

Fits

• Jeep Wrangler IV (JL), from 11.2017 — 2.0 T-GDi (JL72, JL74), 2.2 Multijet II (JL72, JL74), 2.0 4xe Plug-in Hybrid (JL74, from 05.2021), 6.4 (from 09.2021)
• Jeep Gladiator pick-up (JT), from 04.2019 — 3.6 VVT, 3.0 D 4WD (from 04.2021)

Who it is for

For JL and Gladiator owners whose inspection found play on the left side of the steering, and for workshops putting the repair together. On a vehicle driven off road, on larger tyres or with a lift, tie rod ends are a wear item — check them at every suspension service.

Fitting notes

This is a steering component, directly responsible for driving safety — have it fitted by a professional workshop, following the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. A wheel alignment is required afterwards, because the end affects toe. Note that the housing thread is right-hand — the direction of rotation matters when setting toe. Our workshop in Warsaw carries out this replacement together with the alignment.

Why buy this one

• Forged steel and dimensions matching the factory part — nothing to improvise.
• Repair the end itself instead of replacing the whole tie rod.
• 24 months of warranty on a part that works hardest off road.

Not sure which side has the play? Tell us what you hear and at what speeds, and we will suggest where to start.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the left or the right end?

Left. The manufacturer lists the position as front left, and the distributor’s catalogue as the wheel end of the front axle.

How many do I need?

The manufacturer states one piece per vehicle. The listed price is for one.

Does it fit the 4xe and the 392 / 6.4 version?

Yes. The catalogue lists the JL in 2.0 T-GDi, 2.2 Multijet II, 2.0 4xe and 6.4 forms.

Which factory number does it replace?

68258762AE and the earlier revisions of that number (AB, AC, AD), plus their K-prefixed equivalents.

Is a wheel alignment needed afterwards?

Yes — the tie rod end affects toe, so an alignment after replacement is required.

What is the warranty?

24 months.