Dorman 533-167 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Dorman 533-167 Front Lower Ball Joint

Dorman 533-167 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable front suspension service on applications such as Buick LeSabre, Pontiac Bonneville, and Oldsmobile 88 front lower positions.

Key Features

• Steel construction with a grey finish for durable suspension service
• Threaded, bolt-in design for front lower mounting applications
• Greaseable design with grease fitting included
• Dust boot included with rubber boot material
• Castle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included
• Tapered stud type with 12 mm wrench size
• Standard replacement suspension grade
• Part number 533-167 for catalog and cross-reference use

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint is designed for front lower use on a wide range of GM full-size cars, including 1986-1999 Buick LeSabre, 1987-1999 Pontiac Bonneville, and 1992-1999 Oldsmobile 88. It also covers additional applications such as Oldsmobile LSS, Regency, Park Avenue, 98, Delta 88, and Cadillac DeVille, Fleetwood, Commercial Chassis, and 60 Special. The threaded, bolt-in construction and tapered stud help match OE-style suspension geometry where this part number is specified. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K5295 and Delphi TC2201 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Front suspension looseness or play
• Clunking or popping from the lower control arm area
• Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement
• Steering wander or reduced front-end stability
• Failed dust boot or contaminated joint grease

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle year, make, model, and front lower position before ordering. The bolt-in, threaded design should be installed with the correct torque procedure for the application, and the tapered stud should seat fully in the mating suspension component. Because this joint is greaseable, service it according to the vehicle’s maintenance schedule after installation. Confirm clearance around the dust boot and surrounding suspension parts during assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable OE-style replacement for specific vehicles. Part number 533-167 is built to standard replacement specifications for the listed front lower applications.