Dorman 533-328 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Dorman 533-328 Front Lower Ball Joint

Dorman 533-328 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for specific vehicles. It is built from steel with a rubber dust boot and greaseable service design for front suspension repair on the 1989-1994 Nissan 240SX, front lower.

Key Features

• Fits 1989-1994 Nissan 240SX, front lower
• Steel construction with grey finish
• Threaded, press-in style ball joint assembly
• Greaseable design with grease fitting omitted
• Rubber dust boot included
• Castle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included
• 12 mm wrench size and tapered stud type
• Part number: 533-328

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint is designed for front lower suspension service on the Nissan 240SX across the 1989-1994 model years. The steel body and threaded construction support a direct replacement approach for worn OE-style joints, while the rubber dust boot helps protect the joint from road contamination. Dorman 533-328 is a practical choice when restoring steering response and suspension articulation on the 240SX front end.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K9509 for the same application.

What It Helps Repair

• Front-end looseness or play from a worn lower ball joint
• Clunking or popping noises from the front suspension
• Uneven tire wear caused by suspension joint wear
• Steering instability during braking or cornering
• Loss of precise suspension movement at the front lower control arm

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle is a 1989-1994 Nissan 240SX with front lower ball joint application before installation. Because this is a press-in style suspension ball joint, proper removal and installation tools are recommended to avoid damage to the control arm or joint bore. Confirm the tapered stud, thread length, and wrench size match the original hardware layout before final assembly. The included cotter pin hole and castle nut support secure fastening where required.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. Part number 533-328 is built to standard replacement specifications for consistent fit and function.