{"product_id":"dorman-538-993-suspension-ball-joint-front-left-lower","title":"Dorman 538-993 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Left Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 538-993 Front Left Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 538-993 is a bolt-in suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select Volkswagen applications. It is built from steel with a black finish and includes a dust boot and mounting hardware for the specified installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction for suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on, bolt-in mounting style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement suspension grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with polychloroprene material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree mounting holes with 10 mm mounting hole diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits front left lower position on select Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Cross Sport, Teramont, and Caddy models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suspension ball joint is designed for direct replacement service on the front left lower suspension position. Dorman 538-993 uses a bolt-on mounting design with a tapered stud and standard replacement construction to match the original equipment layout on specific vehicles. It cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500439 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible fitment includes 2018-2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020-2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021-2024 Volkswagen Cross Sport, 2019-2024 Volkswagen Teramont, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Caddy, all in the front left lower position. If you are searching for a front left lower ball joint for Volkswagen Atlas or a replacement ball joint for Volkswagen Teramont, Dorman 538-993 is the listed application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive looseness or play in the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the lower control arm area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven steering response caused by worn joint components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension noise from a damaged dust boot or worn joint surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed for OE-style replacement on the front left lower corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s front left lower suspension configuration before installation. This part uses a bolt-in mounting type with three mounting holes, a 10 mm mounting hole diameter, and a 66.6 mm distance between mounting holes. The dust boot is included, and the part is not greaseable, so confirm the original service layout matches this design before beginning work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states that this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles. The part is built to standard suspension grade specifications for direct-fit service on the listed Volkswagen applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763263303861,"sku":"BKKY-538-993","price":41.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_538993_Sid.jpg?v=1783145275","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-538-993-suspension-ball-joint-front-left-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}