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Moog K6540 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper
MOOG K6540 Front Upper Ball Joint
MOOG K6540 is a greaseable, press-in suspension ball joint for front upper applications on a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac trucks and SUVs. Built with neoprene and a standard suspension grade design, it is made for direct replacement service where precise steering feel and dependable joint movement matter.
Key Features
- Greaseable design for routine serviceability
- Press-in mounting type for front upper suspension use
- Neoprene material for durable sealing performance
- Castle nut included with cotter pin hole
- Standard suspension grade type
- Maximum outside diameter: 2.080 in.
- Not adjustable
Fitment and Application
Compatible With front upper suspension applications on 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade. It also fits 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 and 2009-2014 GMC Savana 1500 front upper positions.
- Fits 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, Front Upper
- Fits 2009-2014 GMC Savana 1500, Front Upper
- Fits 2003-2008 Chevrolet Express 1500, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 2003-2008 GMC Savana 1500, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 2003-2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 1999-2006 GMC Sierra 1500, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 2000-2006 GMC Yukon, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 2000-2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500, Front Upper; Ball Joint orientation noted where applicable.
- Fits 2003-2005 Chevrolet Express 2500, Front Upper; with 7,300 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW); Ball Joint Orientation Noted, Where Applicable
- Fits 2003-2005 GMC Savana 2500, Front Upper; with 7,300 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW); Ball Joint Orientation Noted, Where Applicable
What This Ball Joint Helps Address
- Front-end looseness or play at the upper control arm
- Clunking or popping from worn suspension joints
- Uneven tire wear related to suspension wear
- Steering wander caused by excess joint movement
- Service issues where a greaseable replacement is preferred
Installation Notes and Tips
MOOG K6540 uses a press-in mounting style, so proper removal and installation tools are important for a clean service. Verify front upper position, inspect the control arm and surrounding hardware for wear, and follow the vehicle-specific orientation notes where applicable. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MK6540 for the same application.
Quality Assurance
MOOG ball joints are backed by material selection and testing practices focused on consistent performance and easier installation. The K6540 follows a standard suspension-grade design with serviceable grease fitting access for maintenance-focused repairs.
| Brand | Moog |
|---|---|
| Part Number | K6540 |
| Material | Neoprene |
| Maximum Outside Diameter | 2.080 |
| Castle Nut Included | Yes |
| Suspension Grade Type | Standard |
| Cotter Pin Hole | Yes |
| Mounting Hole Quantity | 0 |
| Adjustable | No |
| Greaseable | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Press-in |
This part fits 97 vehicles. Search below:
| 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. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.