Dorman 533-252 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Dorman 533-252 Front Lower Ball Joint

Dorman 533-252 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment on select Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable fitment on front lower suspension positions, including Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, Mazda 323, and Mazda Protege models.

Key Features

• Threaded, bolt-in style suspension ball joint for front lower use
• Steel construction with a grey finish
• Dust boot included with rubber dust boot material
• Standard suspension grade replacement
• Mounting hardware included
• 12 mm wrench size and pinch-style stud design
• No grease fitting, no cotter pin, and no adjustable features

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 533-252, is made for direct replacement on specific compact car front suspension applications. It uses a threaded, bolt-in mounting type and a pinch-style stud to match the original equipment design on supported vehicles. The steel body and rubber dust boot help maintain a serviceable suspension connection at the front lower control arm area. This part cross-references QuickSteer K8619 and Mevotech Supreme MK8619 for the same application.

Compatible With 1991-1996 Ford Escort, front lower; 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer, front lower; 1990-1992 Mazda 323, front lower; 1990-1992 Mazda Protege, front lower; and 1993 Mazda 323, front lower, to VIN 630911; 1993 Mazda Protege, front lower, to VIN 630911. Dorman 533-252 is a practical OE-style suspension ball joint replacement for these front lower fitments.

What It Helps Fix

• Front suspension looseness or play at the lower ball joint
• Clunking or knocking from the front suspension
• Uneven tire wear related to worn suspension joints
• Steering instability caused by excess joint movement
• Inspection failures tied to worn front lower suspension components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and VIN break before ordering, especially for 1993 Mazda 323 and 1993 Mazda Protege applications listed to VIN 630911. Confirm the front lower position and the threaded, pinch-style mounting design before installation. Inspect the surrounding control arm and hardware condition during replacement so the new ball joint seats correctly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this suspension ball joint as a standard replacement part and subjects it to testing for reliable OE-style service on the listed applications. The part number is 533-252.