Dorman 539-761 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper

Dorman 539-761 Front Upper Ball Joint

Dorman 539-761 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for front upper applications on select Acura and Honda vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable OE-style replacement on models such as the Honda Accord, Acura TL, and Acura TSX.

Key Features

• Steel construction with a grey finish
• Threaded design with tapered stud
• Press-in mounting type for front upper suspension locations
• Dust boot included with polychloroprene material
• Castle nut included; cotter pin hole provided
• Standard replacement suspension grade
• Non-greaseable design with no grease fitting
• Mounting hardware included

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint is designed for front upper use on a wide range of Acura and Honda platforms, including the 2003-2012 Honda Accord, 2004-2014 Acura TL, 2004-2014 Acura TSX, 2012-2015 Honda Crosstour, and 1990-2001 Acura Integra. Part number 539-761 is also listed for the Acura RL, Honda CR-V, Honda Prelude, Honda Civic del Sol, and Acura Legend in the specified front upper position. The steel body, tapered stud, and press-in fitment support a direct replacement approach for worn OE ball joints.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products (e.g., K80199, K500128) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Front-end looseness or play from a worn upper ball joint
• Clunking or popping noises over bumps and turns
• Uneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear
• Steering instability or vague road feel
• Inspection failure caused by excessive suspension joint movement

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2003-2012 Honda Accord, front upper. Fits 2004-2014 Acura TL, front upper. Fits 2004-2014 Acura TSX, front upper. Fits 2012-2015 Honda Crosstour, front upper. Fits 1990-2001 Acura Integra, front upper. Fits 1996-2004 Acura RL, front upper. Fits 1997-2001 Honda CR-V, front upper. Fits 1997-2001 Honda Prelude, front upper. Fits 1993-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, front upper. Fits 1991-1995 Acura Legend, front upper.

Verify the press-in style, front upper position, and tapered stud design before installation. The included dust boot and castle nut support proper assembly, and the cotter pin hole allows secure fastening where required. Because this is a non-greaseable ball joint, routine service is not performed through a grease fitting.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles. Part number 539-761 is built as a standard replacement suspension component for confirmed Acura and Honda applications.