{"product_id":"dorman-539-990-alignment-caster-camber-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 539-990 Alignment Caster \/ Camber Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-990 Alignment Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-990 is a standard replacement alignment caster and camber ball joint for select Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment part on applications that require front upper caster and camber adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlignment caster and camber ball joint for front upper suspension use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable design with a -1.00 degree to +1.00 degree range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction for standard replacement service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded stud with 12 mm stud thread diameter and 1.25 thread pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on mounting style with locking nut included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with select Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan, Mazda 6, and Lincoln Zephyr applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman 539-990 ball joint is built for front upper suspension alignment where caster and camber correction is needed. The adjustable design helps restore alignment settings on vehicles such as the Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan, Mazda 6, and Lincoln Zephyr when the original suspension geometry has shifted. It cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500013 and Mevotech Supreme MK500013 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Issues It Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end alignment that cannot be brought back into specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by incorrect caster or camber settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering pull related to suspension geometry changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension wear at the front upper ball joint location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed for OE-style replacement on select Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall on the front upper position only for the listed applications. Verify stud thread size, mounting style, and alignment settings before installation. After replacement, a professional wheel alignment is required to set caster and camber within specification. Confirm vehicle-specific fitment for 2003-2008 Mazda 6, 2006-2012 Ford Fusion, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, and 2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman manufactures this part as a standard replacement suspension component and subjects it to engineering and testing checks to support reliable OE-style service on the listed vehicles. Part number 539-990 is built for consistent fit and alignment correction on the specified front upper applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763276804277,"sku":"BKKY-539-990","price":115.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539990_Bac.jpg?v=1783146880","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-990-alignment-caster-camber-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}