{"product_id":"delphi-tc8980-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Delphi TC8980 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDelphi TC8980 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelphi TC8980 is a front lower suspension ball joint built for OE-style steering and suspension service. It is listed for 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS front lower applications and uses Delphi’s OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to support proper fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront lower suspension ball joint for Cadillac XTS applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelphi part number TC8980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease fitting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack boot color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-adjustable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 117.0 mm \/ 4.60 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS, front lower. This Delphi TC8980 ball joint is built for direct replacement use in the front suspension and is referenced against OE-style aftermarket applications. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500465 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Part Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the lower control arm area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven steering response caused by worn joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive tire wear linked to suspension wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring stable front-end articulation on Cadillac XTS models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify front lower position, vehicle year, and suspension configuration before installation. Inspect the surrounding control arm, fasteners, and steering components for wear during replacement. The grease fitting allows service access after installation; cotter pin is not included and the cotter pin hole is not present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelphi applies OE engineering standards to its aftermarket steering and suspension portfolio. This ball joint is tested for temperature extremes below -40 degrees C and above 120 degrees C, and it is exposed to 720 hours of salt spray to evaluate durability in harsh conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Delphi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52923193000117,"sku":"BBMX-TC8980","price":49.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/DE_TC8980_FRO.jpg?v=1785652223","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/delphi-tc8980-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}