{"product_id":"dorman-540-018-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 540-018 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 540-018 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 540-018 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for specific front lower applications on the Ford Thunderbird, Jaguar S-Type, and Lincoln LS. It is engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment part and is made from steel with a rubber dust boot for added protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded suspension ball joint for front lower installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in mounting type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design for serviceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber dust boot included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 540-018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is a direct replacement style component for front lower suspension service on 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 1999-2002 Jaguar S-Type, and 2000-2002 Lincoln LS applications. The 540-018 uses a tapered stud design and a threaded body, with a press-in mounting style that matches the service requirements of the listed vehicles. It is built from steel and includes a rubber dust boot to help protect the joint from road contamination. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500084 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring worn front lower suspension joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing looseness or play in the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting clunking or knocking from the lower control arm area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a damaged or deteriorated ball joint boot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairing steering and suspension wear on Ford Thunderbird, Jaguar S-Type, and Lincoln LS models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s front lower suspension configuration before installation. This part is specified for applications with a 14 mm ball joint on the 2002 Ford Thunderbird and 2002 Lincoln LS. Because this is a press-in ball joint, proper suspension service tools are required for removal and installation. Confirm stud thread length, wrench size, and mounting dimensions against the original part before assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman designs this ball joint as a precision-engineered replacement and tests it for reliable service on the listed applications. The part is built to meet standard replacement expectations for front suspension repair on the specified Ford, Jaguar, and Lincoln vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763278114997,"sku":"BKKY-540-018","price":74.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_540018_Bac.jpg?v=1783147035","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-540-018-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}