Dorman 540-138 Suspension Knuckle Bushing - Rear Upper

Dorman 540-138 Rear Upper Suspension Bushing

Dorman 540-138 is a standard replacement suspension knuckle bushing for select Volvo, Ford, and Mercury applications. It is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment bushing on specific vehicles, with a rubber construction and reinforced design for dependable suspension service.

Key Features

• Direct replacement suspension subframe bushing for rear upper locations
• Rubber construction with reinforced design
• Round gray bushing with standard replacement grade
• Precision-engineered for OE-style fit on listed applications
• Compatible with select Volvo S60, V70, XC70, S80, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, and Mercury Montego applications
• Part number 540-138 for easy identification

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension bushing is built for vehicles that use a rear upper bushing in the suspension assembly. The rubber material and reinforced construction are selected to restore the original mounting interface and help maintain proper suspension geometry on the listed fitments. It is a standard replacement part for drivers servicing a Volvo S60, Volvo V70, Volvo XC70, Volvo S80, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, or Mercury Montego. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K201352 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive suspension movement at the rear upper mounting point
• Clunking or knocking noises from worn bushing material
• Loose or inconsistent rear suspension feel
• Wear-related deterioration in the original bushing
• Need for OE-style replacement during suspension repair

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear upper fitment before installation and compare the original bushing dimensions to the replacement part. This bushing does not include mounting hardware or a bracket. Professional installation is recommended when the original bushing is pressed into a suspension assembly. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, model, and rear upper position before service. Part number 540-138 is listed for select 1999-2009 Volvo, Ford, and Mercury vehicles.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this suspension subframe bushing is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable replacement on specific vehicles. The part is built as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on the listed applications.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2001-2009 Volvo S60, rear upper
• Fits 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, rear upper
• Fits 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, rear upper
• Fits 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, rear upper
• Fits 2001-2007 Volvo V70, rear upper
• Fits 2003-2007 Volvo XC70, rear upper
• Fits 1999-2006 Volvo S80, rear upper