Moog K6540 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper

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Moog K6540 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper

Brand	Moog K6540
Position	Front Upper
Adjustable	No
Castle Nut Included	Yes
Cotter Pin Hole	Yes
Greaseable	Yes
Material	Neoprene
Maximum Outside Diameter	2.080
Mounting Hole Quantity	0
Mounting Type	Press-In
Suspension Grade Type	Standard
Fits	Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac · 97 vehicles

Cross-references Mevotech Supreme MK6540, MOOG Chassis Products K6540 and 45D0103 for the same application. See all 20.

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MOOG K6540 Front Upper Ball Joint

MOOG K6540 is a greaseable front upper suspension ball joint built for direct replacement service on a wide range of GM trucks and SUVs. It uses a press-in mounting style, a neoprene boot, and includes a castle nut with cotter pin hole for a service-ready fit.

Compatible With Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Suburban 1500, Avalanche 1500, Express 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL 1500, and select Cadillac Escalade applications, this part number is used in front upper suspension positions across 1999-2014 model years.

Key Features

Part number: K6540
Front upper suspension ball joint
Press-in mounting type
Greaseable design for routine service
Neoprene boot material
Castle nut included
Cotter pin hole included
Standard suspension grade type
Maximum outside diameter: 2.080 in.

Detailed Description

MOOG K6540 is engineered for front upper suspension service where a press-in ball joint is required. The greaseable design supports maintenance during service intervals, while the neoprene boot helps protect the joint from road contamination. MOOG’s problem-solving design approach focuses on straightforward installation and dependable fitment for common GM light-duty truck and SUV platforms.

This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MK6540 for the same application. Use K6540 when servicing front upper suspension wear on Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and related Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet/GMC SUV and van applications listed in the fitment data.

What It Helps Fix

Front-end looseness or play from a worn upper ball joint
Clunking or popping noises from the front suspension
Uneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear
Steering wander caused by excess joint movement
Inspection failures tied to worn suspension components

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle’s front upper position and ball joint orientation before installation, especially on applications where orientation is noted. Because this is a press-in design, proper suspension service tools are required for removal and installation. Verify the castle nut and cotter pin hole alignment during final assembly and follow the vehicle service procedure for torque and inspection steps.

Quality Assurance

MOOG ball joints are backed by material selection and testing practices aimed at consistent service performance. The brand’s chassis components are known for application-specific engineering and installation-friendly design details.

Fitment

Fits 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, Front Upper
Fits 2009-2014 GMC Savana 1500, Front Upper
Fits 2003-2008 Chevrolet Express 1500, Front Upper
Fits 2003-2008 GMC Savana 1500, Front Upper
Fits 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, Front Upper
Fits 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic, Front Upper
Fits 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade, Front Upper
Fits 2003-2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV, Front Upper
Fits 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Front Upper
Fits 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, Front Upper
Fits 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Front Upper
Fits 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Front Upper
Fits 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, Front Upper
Fits 1999-2006 GMC Sierra 1500, Front Upper
Fits 2000-2006 GMC Yukon, Front Upper
Fits 2000-2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500, Front Upper
Fits 2003-2005 Chevrolet Express 2500, Front Upper, with 7,300 lb GVW; ball joint orientation noted where applicable
Fits 2003-2005 GMC Savana 2500, Front Upper, with 7,300 lb GVW; ball joint orientation noted where applicable

This part fits 97 vehicles

Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

Year	Make	Model	Liters	Cylinders	Position	Notes
2014	Chevrolet	Express 1500	—	—	Front Upper	—
2014	GMC	Savana 1500	—	—	Front Upper	—
2013	Chevrolet	Express 1500	—	—	Front Upper	—
2013	GMC	Savana 1500	—	—	Front Upper	—
2012	Chevrolet	Express 1500	—	—	Front Upper	—
2012	GMC	Savana 1500	—	—	Front Upper	—
2011	Chevrolet	Express 1500	—	—	Front Upper	—
2011	GMC	Savana 1500	—	—	Front Upper	—
2010	Chevrolet	Express 1500	—	—	Front Upper	—
2010	GMC	Savana 1500	—	—	Front Upper	—
2009	Chevrolet	Express 1500	—	—	Front Upper	—
2009	GMC	Savana 1500	—	—	Front Upper	—
2008	Chevrolet	Express 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2008	GMC	Savana 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2007	Chevrolet	Express 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2007	Chevrolet	Silverado 1500 Classic	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2007	GMC	Savana 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2007	GMC	Sierra 1500 Classic	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2006	Cadillac	Escalade	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2006	Cadillac	Escalade ESV	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2006	Cadillac	Escalade EXT	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2006	Chevrolet	Avalanche 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2006	Chevrolet	Express 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2006	Chevrolet	Silverado 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2006	Chevrolet	Suburban 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2006	Chevrolet	Tahoe	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2006	GMC	Savana 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2006	GMC	Sierra 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2006	GMC	Yukon	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2006	GMC	Yukon XL 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2005	Cadillac	Escalade	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2005	Cadillac	Escalade ESV	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2005	Cadillac	Escalade EXT	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2005	Chevrolet	Avalanche 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2005	Chevrolet	Express 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2005	Chevrolet	Express 2500	—	—	Front Upper	with 7,300 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW); Ball Joint Orientation Noted, Where Applicable
2005	Chevrolet	Silverado 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2005	Chevrolet	Suburban 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2005	Chevrolet	Tahoe	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2005	GMC	Savana 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2005	GMC	Savana 2500	—	—	Front Upper	with 7,300 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW); Ball Joint Orientation Noted, Where Applicable
2005	GMC	Sierra 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2005	GMC	Yukon	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2005	GMC	Yukon XL 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2004	Cadillac	Escalade	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2004	Cadillac	Escalade ESV	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2004	Cadillac	Escalade EXT	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2004	Chevrolet	Avalanche 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2004	Chevrolet	Express 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2004	Chevrolet	Express 2500	—	—	Front Upper	with 7,300 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW); Ball Joint Orientation Noted, Where Applicable
2004	Chevrolet	Silverado 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2004	Chevrolet	Suburban 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2004	Chevrolet	Tahoe	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2004	GMC	Savana 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2004	GMC	Savana 2500	—	—	Front Upper	with 7,300 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW); Ball Joint Orientation Noted, Where Applicable
2004	GMC	Sierra 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2004	GMC	Yukon	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2004	GMC	Yukon XL 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2003	Cadillac	Escalade	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2003	Cadillac	Escalade ESV	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2003	Cadillac	Escalade EXT	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2003	Chevrolet	Avalanche 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2003	Chevrolet	Express 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2003	Chevrolet	Express 2500	—	—	Front Upper	with 7,300 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW); Ball Joint Orientation Noted, Where Applicable
2003	Chevrolet	Silverado 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2003	Chevrolet	Suburban 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2003	Chevrolet	Tahoe	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2003	GMC	Savana 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2003	GMC	Savana 2500	—	—	Front Upper	with 7,300 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW); Ball Joint Orientation Noted, Where Applicable
2003	GMC	Sierra 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2003	GMC	Yukon	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2003	GMC	Yukon XL 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2002	Cadillac	Escalade	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2002	Cadillac	Escalade EXT	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2002	Chevrolet	Avalanche 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2002	Chevrolet	Silverado 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2002	Chevrolet	Suburban 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2002	Chevrolet	Tahoe	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2002	GMC	Sierra 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2002	GMC	Yukon	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2002	GMC	Yukon XL 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2001	Chevrolet	Silverado 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2001	Chevrolet	Suburban 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2001	Chevrolet	Tahoe	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2001	GMC	Sierra 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2001	GMC	Yukon	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2001	GMC	Yukon XL 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2000	Chevrolet	Silverado 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2000	Chevrolet	Suburban 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2000	Chevrolet	Tahoe	5.3L	V8	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2000	Chevrolet	Tahoe	4.8L	V8	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2000	GMC	Sierra 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2000	GMC	Yukon	4.8L	V8	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2000	GMC	Yukon	5.3L	V8	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
2000	GMC	Yukon XL 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
1999	Chevrolet	Silverado 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
1999	GMC	Sierra 1500	—	—	Front Upper	Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
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