{"product_id":"dorman-533-343-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 533-343 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-343 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-343 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select compact cars. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable service on the front lower suspension of the Mercury Capri, Mazda 323, and Mercury Tracer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded stud design with a 12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotter pin hole provided; cotter pin not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable, standard replacement design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-in mounting type with 2 mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 533-343, is made for front lower suspension service where OE-style fit and steering articulation are required. The steel body, rubber dust boot, and threaded stud construction support a direct replacement approach for vehicles that use this specific front lower joint design. It cross-references Delphi TC659 for the same application. Use 533-343 when servicing front lower suspension wear on 1991-1994 Mercury Capri, 1986-1989 Mazda 323, and 1987-1989 Mercury Tracer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play from a worn 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 suspension joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability caused by excess joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failure from a damaged or worn front lower joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify vehicle year, make, model, and front lower position before installation. This part uses a bolt-in mounting type with a threaded stud and cotter pin hole, so confirm the original hardware layout and wrench size match the application. Because the grease fitting is not included and the joint is not greaseable, no periodic lubrication point is provided. For best results, inspect related suspension components during replacement on Mazda 323, Mercury Capri, or Mercury Tracer applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states that this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to serve as a reliable OE replacement on the listed vehicles. The part number is 533-343.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52761350242485,"sku":"BKKY-533-343","price":24.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533343_Fro.jpg?v=1783058607","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-343-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}