{"product_id":"dorman-540-013-suspension-ball-joint-front-left-lower","title":"Dorman 540-013 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Left Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 540-013 Suspension Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 540-013 is a bolt-in suspension ball joint engineered as a direct replacement for specific Ford and Volvo front suspension applications. It is built from steel and includes a dust boot, grease fitting, castle nut, cotter pin, and mounting hardware for a service-ready repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction for durable suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on, bolt-in mounting style with 3 mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with included grease fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut and cotter pin included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement suspension grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud design with 21 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment part on select vehicles. Part number 540-013 is designed for the front left lower position on 2012-2018 Ford Focus with stamped steel control arms, 2014-2018 Ford Transit Connect, 2019-2023 Ford Transit Connect with stamped steel control arms, 2014-2019 Volvo V40 with stamped steel control arms, and 2013-2018 Volvo V40 Cross Country with stamped steel control arms. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products (e.g., K500388) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play at the lower control arm connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn steering and suspension joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring proper suspension articulation on Ford Focus, Ford Transit Connect, Volvo V40, and Volvo V40 Cross Country models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a worn OE-style ball joint on stamped steel control arm setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the front left lower position and stamped steel control arm configuration before installation. Use the included castle nut and cotter pin during assembly, and torque fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. The greaseable design allows routine lubrication after installation to support service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman manufactures this ball joint as a standard replacement component and subjects it to engineering and testing checks to support reliable OE-style service on the listed Ford and Volvo applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763277852853,"sku":"BKKY-540-013","price":39.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_540013_Fro.jpg?v=1783147007","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-540-013-suspension-ball-joint-front-left-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}