Dorman 540-092 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Dorman 540-092 Front Lower Ball Joint

Dorman 540-092 is a press-in suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC trucks and SUVs. It is built from steel with a black dust boot and is designed for front lower suspension service on vehicles with aluminum arms.

Key Features

• Steel suspension ball joint with black finish
• Press-in mounting type for front lower applications
• Dust boot included with polychloroprene boot material
• Standard replacement suspension grade
• Tapered stud design with 16 mm wrench size
• Mounting hardware included
• Grease fitting, greaseable design, and bushings not included

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment part on specific vehicles. The tapered stud, press-in design, and steel construction support proper suspension geometry in front lower positions, while the included dust boot helps protect the joint from road contamination. Part number 540-092 is a direct-fit replacement for applications such as the 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 front lower ball joint with aluminum arms, as well as the 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade front lower and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 front lower applications with aluminum arms. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500245 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Front-end looseness or play from a worn lower ball joint
• Clunking or knocking noises from the front suspension
• Uneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear
• Steering wander or reduced front-end stability
• Restoring proper suspension articulation on aluminum-arm front lower setups

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle trim and suspension configuration before ordering, since this part is listed for front lower applications with aluminum arms. Press-in installation requires proper suspension service tools and careful removal and installation to avoid damage to the control arm. Confirm the tapered stud and wrench size match the vehicle’s original hardware before assembly. Fits 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, front lower; Fits 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade, front lower; Fits 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, front lower.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable replacement performance on the specified vehicles. Part number 540-092 is built to meet standard replacement expectations for OE-style service on compatible front lower suspension applications.