Dorman 540-097 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Dorman 540-097 Front Lower Ball Joint

Dorman 540-097 is a press-in suspension ball joint built for front lower applications on select Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC trucks and SUVs. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment design on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Press-in front lower suspension ball joint for select applications
• Steel construction with a black finish
• Dust boot included to help protect the joint from contamination
• Standard replacement suspension grade
• Tapered stud design with 16 mm wrench size
• Mounting hardware included
• Part number: 540-097

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint is made for front lower service on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Cadillac Escalade. The press-in mounting style matches the OE-style service approach for the listed stamped steel arm applications and other confirmed fitments. With steel construction, a polychloroprene dust boot, and a tapered stud, Dorman 540-097 is built to restore proper suspension connection at the control arm.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500408 for the same application. It also cross-references Delphi TC4190 for select coverage. Use Dorman 540-097 when servicing front lower suspension wear on 2014-2020 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, 2014-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe and Silverado 1500, and 2014-2020 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, and Sierra 1500 applications listed below.

What It Helps Fix

• 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 instability or wandering on the road
• Excess movement at the lower control arm connection

Installation Notes

• Press-in installation; removal and installation require proper suspension service tools
• Confirm the vehicle uses the listed front lower application before ordering
• Fitment includes 2014-2016 models with stamped steel arms and 2017-2020 updated applications
• Compatible with select Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Silverado 1500, Cheyenne, and GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, and Sierra 1500 front lower positions

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable OE-style replacement for the original part on the specified vehicles. The design uses standard replacement construction for consistent service in front suspension repair.