Dorman 540-014 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Right Lower

Dorman 540-014 Front Right Lower Ball Joint

Dorman 540-014 is a bolt-in suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment on select Ford and Volvo applications. It is built from steel with a black finish, includes a dust boot, and is designed for the front right lower position on vehicles with stamped steel control arms where specified.

Key Features

• Steel construction for suspension service applications
• Bolt-on, bolt-in mounting style with 3 mounting holes
• Dust boot included; grease fitting not included
• Standard replacement suspension grade
• Mounting hardware included
• Wrench size: 21 mm
• Stud type: pinch

Detailed Description

This suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment on specific vehicles. Dorman 540-014 is listed for the front right lower position on 2012-2018 Ford Focus, 2014-2018 Ford Transit Connect, 2019-2023 Ford Transit Connect, 2014-2019 Volvo V40, and 2013-2018 Volvo V40 Cross Country. It is a direct-fit suspension service part for stamped steel control arm applications where the OE design calls for a bolt-in lower ball joint. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500389 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Excessive front suspension play at the lower ball joint
• Clunking or knocking from the front right suspension
• Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement
• Steering looseness caused by joint wear
• Inspection failure due to damaged or worn suspension components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s front right lower application, control arm style, and mounting dimensions before installation. This part uses a bolt-in mounting type with a 21 mm wrench size, a pinch-style stud, and a dust boot made from polychloroprene. Confirm the mounting hole diameter, hole spacing, and stud thread length against the original part before service. For fitment-specific applications, use the vehicle listing exactly as shown: Fits 2012-2018 Ford Focus, front right lower; Fits 2014-2018 Ford Transit Connect, front right lower; Fits 2019-2023 Ford Transit Connect, front right lower; Fits 2014-2019 Volvo V40, front right lower; Fits 2013-2018 Volvo V40 Cross Country, front right lower.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement ball joint to meet standard suspension service requirements and validates it through testing for OE-style fitment on the listed vehicles. The part number is 540-014.