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Delphi TC1641 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower
| Brand | Delphi TC1641 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front Lower |
| Adjustable | No |
| Ball Joint Assembly | Yes |
| Bushings Included | No |
| Castle Nut Included | Yes |
| Color | Gray |
| Cotter Pin Hole | Yes |
| Cotter Pin Included | Yes |
| Dust Boot Included | Yes |
| Dust Boot Material | Choloroprene Rubber (CR) |
| Grease Fitting Included | Yes |
| Greaseable | Yes |
| Height | 5.094 |
| Height | 129.4 |
| Item Grade | Standard Replacement |
| Length | 66 |
| Material | Ball Material - Alloy Steel SAE 5140, Housing Material - Carbon Steel SAE 1040 |
| Maximum Outside Diameter | 2.5 |
| Mount Plate Included | No |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Mounting Hole Quantity | 0 |
| Nuts Included | Yes |
| Stud Tapered End 1 Diameter | 0.781 |
| Stud Tapered End 1 Diameter | 19.85 |
| Stud Tapered End 2 Diameter | 0.965 |
| Stud Tapered End 2 Diameter | 24.5 |
| Stud Thread Diameter | 0.63 |
| Stud Thread Diameter | 16.0 |
| Stud Thread Length | 0.854 |
| Stud Thread Length | 21.7 |
| Stud Thread Pitch | 1.5 |
| Stud Type | Threaded |
| Tapered Stud | Yes |
| Washers Included | No |
| Width | 66.0 |
| Fits | Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC · 142 vehicles |
Standard replacement. OE expertise and dimensional analysis help ensure compatibility with the original part.
Greaseable design. Includes a grease fitting and dust boot for easier service and protection.
Heavy-duty materials. Alloy steel ball and carbon steel housing are built for demanding use.
Cross-references Mevotech Supreme CMS9706, Mevotech Supreme MK6445 and MOOG Chassis Products K6445 for the same application. See all 10.
Delphi TC1641 Front Lower Ball Joint
Delphi TC1641 is a front lower suspension ball joint built for OE-style replacement on a wide range of Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC applications. It is engineered with Delphiβs OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to support proper fit and consistent steering and suspension performance.
Fits 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, front lower and fits 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, front lower. It also fits Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, Chevrolet C/K trucks, Tahoe, and Yukon front lower applications across the listed model years.
Key Features
- OE-style standard replacement ball joint for front lower suspension service
- Ball material: Alloy Steel SAE 5140; housing material: Carbon Steel SAE 1040
- Greaseable design with grease fitting included
- Dust boot included with chloroprene rubber construction
- Castle nut, cotter pin, nuts, and mounting hardware included
- Threaded, tapered stud with cotter pin hole
- Non-adjustable design for direct replacement use
- Gray finish
Detailed Description
Delphi TC1641 is a suspension ball joint for the front lower position, designed for vehicles that require a press-in style OE replacement. The joint uses alloy steel and carbon steel construction for the ball and housing, and the tapered threaded stud is paired with a dust boot to help protect the joint during service. Delphi validates its steering and suspension parts through extreme temperature exposure and salt-spray testing, along with dimensional and material analysis to support OE-level fit and function. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6445 for the same application.
Compatible With Cadillac DTS, Cadillac DeVille, Chevrolet Express 1500/2500/3500, GMC Savana 1500/2500/3500, Chevrolet C2500/C3500, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC C2500/C3500, Chevrolet C1500/C1500 Suburban/C2500 Suburban, GMC C1500/C1500 Suburban/C2500 Suburban, and GMC Yukon front lower applications. Delphi TC1641 is a practical choice when replacing a worn front lower ball joint on these platforms.
Common Repair Symptoms
- Front-end clunking or popping over bumps
- Loose or wandering steering feel
- Uneven tire wear caused by suspension play
- Excessive movement in the lower control arm area
- Inspection failure due to worn ball joint components
Installation Notes
Verify front lower fitment by year, make, model, and suspension configuration before installation. This part is listed for press-in type applications on select vehicles, including 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille heavy duty versions. Inspect the control arm, mounting bore, and surrounding hardware for wear or damage before pressing in the new joint. After installation, confirm proper torque on the castle nut and secure the cotter pin as specified by the vehicle service procedure.
Quality Assurance
Delphi applies OE-focused testing to its steering and suspension portfolio, including exposure to temperatures below -40 degrees C and above 120 degrees C, plus 720 hours of salt spray. The brand also uses dimensional and material analysis to help maintain OE-to-aftermarket compatibility for the TC1641 front lower ball joint.
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Cadillac | DTS | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2010 | Cadillac | DTS | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2009 | Cadillac | DTS | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2008 | Cadillac | DTS | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2007 | Cadillac | DTS | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2006 | Cadillac | DTS | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2005 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | Front Lower | Press-In Type; Heavy Duty Version |
| 2004 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | Front Lower | Press-In Type; Heavy Duty Version |
| 2003 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | Front Lower | Press-In Type; Heavy Duty Version |
| 2002 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | Front Lower | Press-In Type; Heavy Duty Version |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Express 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2002 | GMC | Savana 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2002 | GMC | Savana 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2002 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2001 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | Front Lower | Press-In Type; Heavy Duty Version |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Express 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2001 | GMC | Savana 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2001 | GMC | Savana 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2001 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2000 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | Front Lower | Press-In Type; Heavy Duty Version |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Express 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | RWD | Front Lower | — |
| 2000 | GMC | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2000 | GMC | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2000 | GMC | Savana 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2000 | GMC | Savana 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 2000 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Express 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | RWD | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | GMC | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | GMC | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | GMC | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | GMC | Savana 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | GMC | Savana 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1999 | GMC | Yukon | RWD | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Express 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | RWD | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | GMC | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | GMC | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | GMC | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | GMC | Savana 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | GMC | Savana 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1998 | GMC | Yukon | RWD | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Express 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | RWD | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | GMC | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | GMC | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | GMC | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | GMC | Savana 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | GMC | Savana 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1997 | GMC | Yukon | RWD | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Express 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | RWD | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | GMC | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | GMC | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | GMC | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | GMC | Savana 1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | GMC | Savana 2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | GMC | Savana 3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1996 | GMC | Yukon | RWD | Front Lower | — |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | RWD | Front Lower | — |
| 1995 | GMC | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1995 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1995 | GMC | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1995 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1995 | GMC | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1995 | GMC | Yukon | RWD | Front Lower | — |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1994 | GMC | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1994 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1994 | GMC | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1994 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1994 | GMC | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1993 | GMC | C1500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1993 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1993 | GMC | C2500 | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1993 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | — | Front Lower | — |
| 1993 | GMC | C3500 | — | Front Lower | — |
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