The 2016 Ram 1500 has 50 steering parts with verified fitment on this page — 9 part types and 16 brands, covering all 3 engine options (3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The steering system on the 2016 Ram 1500 connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Tie Rod End (24 parts), Knuckle (10 parts) and Steering Shaft (6 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 10 parts.
The 2016 Ram 1500 was sold with 3 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
16 brands supply steering parts for the 2016 Ram 1500, led by MOPAR (12 parts), DORMAN (8 parts) and MEVOTECH (5 parts), plus 13 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver, Economy and Remanufactured.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2016 Ram 1500. 9 parts have it, including APWI CH2034 (Knuckle) and DORMAN 425207 (Steering Shaft). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Knuckle
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOPAR Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged | 68044703AC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits FrontLeft | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged | 68044704AC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits FrontRight | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 68044701AC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits FrontLeft | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 68044700AC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits FrontRight | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | CH2034 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Premium Forged Knuckles | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | SK698239 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left4WD | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | CH2035 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Premium Forged Knuckles | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 698238 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right4WD | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 698239 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left4WD | View on Amazon |
| SKP Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | SK698238 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right4WD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.
10 Knuckle parts are listed for the 2016 Ram 1500, from MOPAR, APWI, SKP and 1 other brand. APWI CH2034 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Daily Driver section lists 4 options from MOPAR — grouped for everyday commuting duty. MOPAR 68044703AC is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, APWI, SKP and DORMAN supply 6 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is APWI CH2034.
Power Steering Reservoir Bracket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOPAR Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 68193609AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Sedan/Quad Cab Short WheelbaseLt. Duty 4WD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brackets that mount the Power Steering Reservoir. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners.
One part is listed for the 2016 Ram 1500 — MOPAR 68193609AA.
Rack & Pinion Belt Repair Tool
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | EPST4 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Individual ToolUse with Repair Kit # 9607 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Rack & Pinion Belt Repair tools. This is a service tool, not a wear part — match the application in the notes.
This group shows a single part: EDELMANN EPST4.
Rack and Pinion
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOPAR Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 68256617AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Electric | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAE Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | ER5101 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured Electronic Rack and Pinion Complete | View on Amazon |
| AAE Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | ER5102 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured Electronic Rack and Pinion Complete | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 2020119E | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 2020121E | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak.
5 Rack and Pinion parts are listed for the 2016 Ram 1500, from AAE, TERREPOWER and MOPAR.
In the New grade, MOPAR supplies 1 part: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is MOPAR 68256617AA.
In the Remanufactured grade, AAE and TERREPOWER supply 4 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is AAE ER5101.
Listed part numbers: MOPAR 68256617AA, AAE ER5101 and AAE ER5102, plus the other parts above.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOPAR Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 68399093AB | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits with Power SteeringRegular Cab | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
This group shows a single part: MOPAR 68399093AB.
Rack and Pinion Belt Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 9607 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Electronic Rack and Pinion Belt Repair Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Rack and Pinion Belt kits.
This group shows a single part: EDELMANN 9607.
Steering Column
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOPAR Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 68144499AB | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever Or Electronic ShiftSedan/Quad Cab Short Wheelbase | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering columns.
One part is listed for the 2016 Ram 1500 — MOPAR 68144499AB.
Steering Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 425207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Lower Intermediate | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 55057335AC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Sedan/Quad Cab Short WheelbaseLt. Duty 4WD | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 425206 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Upper Intermediate | View on Amazon |
| LARES Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 665 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Upper Intermediate | View on Amazon |
| LARES Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 666 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Lower Intermediate | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 55057332AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Sedan/Quad Cab Short WheelbaseLt. Duty 4WD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering shafts.
6 Steering Shaft parts are listed for the 2016 Ram 1500, from DORMAN, MOPAR and LARES. DORMAN 425207 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes DORMAN 425207, MOPAR 55057335AC and DORMAN 425206 and the remaining parts above.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOOG Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | EV800958 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | X13TE0406 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 45A10049 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | TA5695 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | TA5760 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | MS25718 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | MS25649 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | ES801123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 68185640AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Outerwith Power Steering | View on Amazon |
| MOPAR Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 68166678AA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Innerwith Power Steering | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | X13TR0190 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| TRW Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | JAR843 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | InnerBig Horn or HFE Model or Laramie or Laramie Longhorn or Limited or Lone Star or Outdoorsman or SLT Model or Tradesman | View on Amazon |
| TRW Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | JTE1797 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterBig Horn or HFE Model or Laramie or Laramie Longhorn or Limited or Lone Star or Outdoorsman or SLT Model or Tradesman | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | SES801123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | SEV800958 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 543721 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | 544524 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | GS25718 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | GS25649 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | EV800958 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | TO82455RD | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RD | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | TI81260RD | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RD | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | TXMS25649 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Terrain ToughTTX | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANCHO Fits: 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 | RS602641 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner4WD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.
24 Tie Rod End parts for the 2016 Ram 1500 come from 11 brands — MEVOTECH, DORMAN, MOOG and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOOG EV800958.
Daily Driver: 13 parts, from MOOG, SUSPENSIA, DELPHI and 4 other brands. A representative part number is MOOG EV800958.
The Economy section: 7 options from SKP, DORMAN, MEVOTECH and 1 other brand. SKP SES801123 is listed in this group.
In the Heavy Duty grade, DORMAN supplies 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is DORMAN TO82455RD.
In the Premium grade, MEVOTECH supplies 1 part: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is MEVOTECH TXMS25649.
1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2016 Ram 1500
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Match the engine first. Every steering part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Knuckle .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2016 Ram 1500?
Our catalog currently lists 50 steering parts for the 2016 Ram 1500 across 9 subcategories and 16 brands, covering all 3 engine options (3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged, 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 2016 Ram 1500 engines?
Yes. Every steering part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 2016 Ram 1500?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2016 Ram 1500 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2016 Ram 1500?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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