{"product_id":"dorman-540-097-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 540-097 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 540-097 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in front lower suspension ball joint for select applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect the joint from contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement suspension grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud design with 16 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 540-097\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play from a worn lower ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking noises from the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability or wandering on the road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess movement at the lower control arm connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in installation; removal and installation require proper suspension service tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the vehicle uses the listed front lower application before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment includes 2014-2016 models with stamped steel arms and 2017-2020 updated applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with select Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Silverado 1500, Cheyenne, and GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, and Sierra 1500 front lower positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763281948853,"sku":"BKKY-540-097","price":42.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_540097_Fro.jpg?v=1783147471","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-540-097-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}