{"product_id":"dorman-533-252-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 533-252 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-252 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-in style suspension ball joint for front lower use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with rubber dust boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard suspension grade replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 mm wrench size and pinch-style stud design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo grease fitting, no cotter pin, and no adjustable features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play at the lower ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn suspension joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability caused by excess joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failures tied to worn front lower suspension components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756098547893,"sku":"BKKY-533-252","price":35.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533252_Fro.jpg?v=1782975582","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-252-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}