{"product_id":"dorman-540-066-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 540-066 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 540-066 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 540-066 is a bolt-in suspension ball joint built as a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC trucks and SUVs. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable fitment on front upper suspension applications, including 2014-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2017-2020 GMC Yukon models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-in, standard suspension grade replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with grease fitting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included for added joint protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut, cotter pin, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud design with 21 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect OE-style replacement for front upper suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 540-066, is made for front upper installation on specific Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Silverado 1500, Cheyenne, and GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra, and Sierra 1500 applications. It uses a bolt-in mounting type and a tapered stud for secure suspension connection, with a greaseable service design to support routine maintenance. The assembly includes a dust boot and is built from steel for replacement use in the front upper suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500340 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end clunking or looseness from a worn upper ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven steering response caused by suspension joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play in the front upper control arm connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease loss or contamination at the ball joint area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension service needs on high-mileage Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and front upper position before installation. This part is listed for 2014-2020 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and 2015-2020 GMC Yukon applications, with specific notes for stamped steel arms on certain model years. Use the included castle nut and cotter pin during installation, and torque fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. After installation, inspect alignment and suspension geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. The part number is 540-066.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763280244917,"sku":"BKKY-540-066","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_540066_Fro.jpg?v=1783147281","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-540-066-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}