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DormanPart #: 538-823
Dorman 538-823 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Left Lower
⚙️ 57 vehicles fit this part
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🚗Fitment: Audi and Volkswagen, A3, Beetle, Beetle Cabrio, Clasico, Golf, Golf City, Jetta, and Jetta City
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Dorman 538-823 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Left Lower
| Brand | Dorman |
| Part Number | 538-823 |
| Material | Acero |
| Material | Steel |
| Maximum Outside Diameter | 61 |
| Length | 111 |
| Color | Grey |
| Color | Gris |
| Castle Nut Included | No |
| Castle Nut Included | Non |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Grease Fitting Included | Non |
| Suspension Grade Type | Premium |
| Bushings Included | No |
| Bushings Included | Non |
| Dust Boot Included | Oui |
| Dust Boot Included | Sí |
| Dust Boot Included | Yes |
| Ball Joint Assembly | Oui |
| Ball Joint Assembly | Sí |
| Ball Joint Assembly | Yes |
| Width | 59 |
| Type | Roscado |
| Type | Threaded |
| Cotter Pin Included | No |
| Cotter Pin Included | Non |
| Cotter Pin Hole | No |
| Cotter Pin Hole | Non |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Oui |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Sí |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Washers Included | No |
This part fits 57 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Clasico | Front Left Lower | |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Clasico | Front Left Lower | |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Clasico | Front Left Lower | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Clasico | Front Left Lower | |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Beetle Cabrio | Front Left Lower | |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Clasico | Front Left Lower | |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Beetle Cabrio | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Golf City | Front Left Lower | |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Lower | |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Golf City | Front Left Lower | |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Lower | |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Jetta City | Front Left Lower | |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Golf City | Front Left Lower | |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Lower | |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta City | Front Left Lower | |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Lower | |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Golf City | Front Left Lower | |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Lower | |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta City | Front Left Lower | |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Lower | |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Lower | |
| 2005 | Audi | A3 | Front Left Lower | VIN Starts w/4 |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Lower | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Lower | |
| 2004 | Audi | A3 | Front Left Lower | VIN Starts w/4 |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Lower | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Lower | |
| 2003 | Audi | A3 | Front Left Lower | VIN Starts w/4 |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Lower | |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Lower | |
| 2002 | Audi | A3 | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Lower | |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Lower | |
| 2001 | Audi | A3 | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Lower | |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Lower | |
| 2000 | Audi | A3 | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Lower | |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Lower | |
| 1999 | Audi | A3 | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Golf | Front Left Lower | |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Front Left Lower | |
| 1998 | Audi | A3 | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front Left Lower | Standard Replacement |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
101-47841H0407365A1J0-407-365-C1J04073651J0407365A1J0407365C1J0407365D1J0407365H1J0407365J610.33025GK90355JBJ377K500107K90355MK90355TC824
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.