Delphi TC4228 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Brand Delphi TC4228
Position Front Lower
Maximum Outside Diameter 2.402
Maximum Outside Diameter 61.00
10667 No
Thread Direction Counterclockwise (left)
Reinforced No
Pre-Greased Yes
Castle Nut Included No
Grease Fitting Included Yes
Suspension Grade Type Standard replacement
Bushings Included No
Dust Boot Included Yes
Ball Joint Assembly Yes
Type Standard
Cotter Pin Included No
Cotter Pin Hole No
Mounting Hardware Included Yes
Washers Included No
Grade Type Standard replacement
Adjustable No
Bearing Type Plastic
Greaseable Yes
Stud Thread Length 1.594
Stud Thread Length 40.50
Steering Type Power
Wrench Size 8 mm
Stud Type Threaded
Mounting Type Press-in
Dust Boot Material Rubber
Mounting Bolts Included No
Mount Plate Included No
Fits Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC · 188 vehicles

OE expertise. Delphi applies original-equipment know-how to its aftermarket steering parts.

Extreme-condition tested. Built to handle subzero cold, high heat, and long salt-spray exposure.

Greaseable design. Pre-greased with a dust boot and grease fitting for easier service.

Cross-references Dorman - Premium B6541XL, Mevotech Supreme MK6541 and MOOG Chassis Products K6541 for the same application. See all 11.

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Delphi TC4228 Front Lower Ball Joint

Delphi TC4228 is a standard replacement suspension ball joint for the front lower position on a wide range of GM trucks and SUVs. It is built with OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to help maintain proper steering and suspension geometry on applications such as Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500.

Key Features

  • Part number: TC4228
  • Front lower suspension ball joint
  • Press-in mounting type
  • Pre-greased and greaseable design
  • Dust boot included with rubber boot material
  • Standard replacement grade
  • Counterclockwise (left) thread direction
  • Ball joint assembly included
  • Mounting hardware included
  • Plastic bearing type
  • Tapered stud with threaded stud type

Product Details

Delphi TC4228 is engineered for front lower suspension service where precise fit and consistent articulation matter. Delphi applies OE-level testing and analysis to its aftermarket steering and suspension portfolio, including exposure to extreme temperatures and salt spray testing, to support durability in demanding road conditions. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6541 for the same application.

Compatible With Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, and GMC Yukon front lower applications, this ball joint is a direct service part for vehicles that need restored suspension movement and steering response. The Delphi TC4228 also serves Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Express 1500, GMC Savana 1500, and GMC Yukon XL 1500 front lower fitments listed below.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

  • Excessive front-end looseness or play
  • Clunking or popping from the lower suspension
  • Uneven tire wear caused by worn suspension joints
  • Imprecise steering feel on GM truck and SUV platforms
  • Suspension noise during turning or road impact

Installation Notes

TC4228 uses a press-in mounting design and is specified for the front lower position. Verify left-hand thread direction, stud taper, and dimensions before installation, and inspect the surrounding control arm and hardware for wear. Proper pressing tools and alignment service are recommended after replacement.

  • Fits 2002-2016 Cadillac Escalade, Front Lower
  • Fits 2003-2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV, Front Lower
  • Fits 1999-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Front Lower
  • Fits 2000-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, Front Lower
  • Fits 1999-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, Front Lower
  • Fits 2000-2016 GMC Yukon, Front Lower
  • Fits 2003-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, Front Lower
  • Fits 2000-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Front Lower
  • Fits 2003-2014 GMC Savana 1500, Front Lower
  • Fits 2000-2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500, Front Lower
  • Fits 2002-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Front Lower
  • Fits 2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche, Front Lower
  • Fits 2011-2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500, Front Lower
  • Fits 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, Front Lower
  • Fits 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic, Front Lower
  • Fits 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, Front Lower
  • Fits 2003-2005 Chevrolet Express 2500, Front Lower
  • Fits 2003-2005 GMC Savana 2500, Front Lower

Quality Assurance

Delphi uses OE-focused engineering, dimensional checks, and material analysis to support fit consistency and performance across its steering and suspension lineup. The TC4228 is tested for demanding temperature and corrosion exposure conditions as part of Delphi’s aftermarket validation process.

This part fits 188 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelDrive TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2016CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2016CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2016ChevroletSilverado 1500———Front Lower—
2016ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2016GMCSierra 1500———Front Lower—
2016GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2015CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2015CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2015ChevroletSilverado 1500———Front Lower—
2015ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2015GMCSierra 1500———Front Lower—
2015GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2014CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2014CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2014ChevroletExpress 1500———Front Lower—
2014ChevroletSilverado 1500———Front Lower—
2014ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2014ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2014GMCSavana 1500———Front Lower—
2014GMCSierra 1500———Front Lower—
2014GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2014GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2013CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2013CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2013CadillacEscalade EXT———Front Lower—
2013ChevroletAvalanche———Front Lower—
2013ChevroletExpress 1500———Front Lower—
2013ChevroletSilverado 1500———Front Lower—
2013ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2013ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2013GMCSavana 1500———Front Lower—
2013GMCSierra 1500———Front Lower—
2013GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2013GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2013GMCYukon XL 2500———Front Lower—
2012CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2012CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2012CadillacEscalade EXT———Front Lower—
2012ChevroletAvalanche———Front Lower—
2012ChevroletExpress 1500———Front Lower—
2012ChevroletSilverado 1500———Front Lower—
2012ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2012ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2012GMCSavana 1500———Front Lower—
2012GMCSierra 1500———Front Lower—
2012GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2012GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2012GMCYukon XL 2500———Front Lower—
2011CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2011CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2011CadillacEscalade EXT———Front Lower—
2011ChevroletAvalanche———Front Lower—
2011ChevroletExpress 1500———Front Lower—
2011ChevroletSilverado 1500———Front Lower—
2011ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2011ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2011GMCSavana 1500———Front Lower—
2011GMCSierra 1500———Front Lower—
2011GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2011GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2011GMCYukon XL 2500———Front Lower—
2010CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2010CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2010CadillacEscalade EXT———Front Lower—
2010ChevroletAvalanche———Front Lower—
2010ChevroletExpress 1500———Front Lower—
2010ChevroletSilverado 1500———Front Lower—
2010ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2010ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2010GMCSavana 1500———Front Lower—
2010GMCSierra 1500———Front Lower—
2010GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2010GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2009CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2009CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2009CadillacEscalade EXT———Front Lower—
2009ChevroletAvalanche———Front Lower—
2009ChevroletExpress 1500———Front Lower—
2009ChevroletSilverado 1500———Front Lower—
2009ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2009ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2009GMCSavana 1500———Front Lower—
2009GMCSierra 1500———Front Lower—
2009GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2009GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2008CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2008CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2008CadillacEscalade EXT———Front Lower—
2008ChevroletAvalanche———Front Lower—
2008ChevroletExpress 1500———Front Lower—
2008ChevroletSilverado 1500———Front Lower—
2008ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2008ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2008GMCSavana 1500———Front Lower—
2008GMCSierra 1500———Front Lower—
2008GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2008GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2007CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2007CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2007CadillacEscalade EXT———Front Lower—
2007ChevroletAvalanche———Front Lower—
2007ChevroletExpress 1500———Front Lower—
2007ChevroletSilverado 1500———Front Lower—
2007ChevroletSilverado 1500 ClassicRWD——Front Lower—
2007ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2007ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2007GMCSavana 1500———Front Lower—
2007GMCSierra 1500———Front Lower—
2007GMCSierra 1500 ClassicRWD——Front Lower—
2007GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2007GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2006CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2006CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2006CadillacEscalade EXT———Front Lower—
2006ChevroletAvalanche 1500———Front Lower—
2006ChevroletExpress 1500———Front Lower—
2006ChevroletSilverado 15004WD——Front Lower—
2006ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2006ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2006GMCSavana 1500———Front Lower—
2006GMCSierra 1500AWD——Front Lower—
2006GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2006GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2005CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2005CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2005CadillacEscalade EXT———Front Lower—
2005ChevroletAvalanche 1500———Front Lower—
2005ChevroletExpress 1500———Front Lower—
2005ChevroletExpress 2500———Front Lower—
2005ChevroletSilverado 1500AWD——Front Lower—
2005ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2005ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2005GMCSavana 1500———Front Lower—
2005GMCSavana 2500———Front Lower—
2005GMCSierra 1500AWD——Front Lower—
2005GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2005GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2004CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2004CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2004CadillacEscalade EXT———Front Lower—
2004ChevroletAvalanche 1500———Front Lower—
2004ChevroletExpress 1500———Front Lower—
2004ChevroletExpress 2500———Front Lower—
2004ChevroletSilverado 1500AWD——Front Lower—
2004ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2004ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2004GMCSavana 1500———Front Lower—
2004GMCSavana 2500———Front Lower—
2004GMCSierra 1500AWD——Front Lower—
2004GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2004GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2003CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2003CadillacEscalade ESV———Front Lower—
2003CadillacEscalade EXT———Front Lower—
2003ChevroletAvalanche 1500———Front Lower—
2003ChevroletExpress 1500———Front Lower—
2003ChevroletExpress 2500———Front Lower—
2003ChevroletSilverado 1500AWD——Front Lower—
2003ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2003ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2003GMCSavana 1500———Front Lower—
2003GMCSavana 2500———Front Lower—
2003GMCSierra 1500AWD——Front Lower—
2003GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2003GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2002CadillacEscalade———Front Lower—
2002CadillacEscalade EXT———Front Lower—
2002ChevroletAvalanche 1500———Front Lower—
2002ChevroletSilverado 15004WD——Front Lower—
2002ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2002ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2002GMCSierra 1500AWD——Front Lower—
2002GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2002GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2001ChevroletSilverado 15004WD——Front Lower—
2001ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2001ChevroletTahoe———Front Lower—
2001GMCSierra 1500AWD——Front Lower—
2001GMCYukon———Front Lower—
2001GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
2000ChevroletSilverado 15004WD——Front Lower—
2000ChevroletSuburban 1500———Front Lower—
2000ChevroletTahoe—5.3LV8Front Lower—
2000GMCSierra 15004WD——Front Lower—
2000GMCYukon—5.3LV8Front Lower—
2000GMCYukon XL 1500———Front Lower—
1999ChevroletSilverado 15004WD——Front Lower—
1999GMCSierra 15004WD——Front Lower—
Directly replaces or cross-references 11 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Dorman - Premium — B6541XLMevotech Supreme — MK6541MOOG Chassis Products — K65411247281912475478124754801524558215922557192093962086919920869200