{"product_id":"dorman-538-994-suspension-ball-joint-front-right-lower","title":"Dorman 538-994 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Right Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 538-994 Front Right Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 538-994 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\u003cp\u003eCompatible with front right lower suspension service on 2018-2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020-2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021-2024 Volkswagen Cross Sport, 2019-2024 Volkswagen Teramont, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Caddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-in, tapered-stud design for front right lower suspension mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade for OE-style service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect the joint area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo grease fitting, no castle nut, and no cotter pin hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree mounting holes with a 12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested for reliable replacement performance on the listed Volkswagen vehicles. Dorman 538-994 is designed for front right lower suspension locations and uses a bolt-on mounting style with a tapered stud, making it a direct-service option for worn or damaged original equipment parts. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500440 and Delphi TC6783 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems It Can Help Solve\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 right suspension area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by worn joint articulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability or wandering linked to joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFailed dust boot protection around the ball joint assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the front right lower position before installation and confirm the mounting hole spacing, hole diameter, and stud style against the removed part. Because this is a bolt-in design, clean the mounting surface and inspect surrounding suspension components for wear before assembly. Always torque fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman manufactures this ball joint as a standard replacement part for specific vehicle applications and subjects it to engineering and testing checks to support dependable OE-style service. Part number 538-994 is built for direct replacement use on the listed Volkswagen models.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763263336629,"sku":"BKKY-538-994","price":41.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_538994_Sid.jpg?v=1783145283","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-538-994-suspension-ball-joint-front-right-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}