BALL JOINT
Keep your suspension pivoting smoothly with the Dorman Premium BJ81206XL, an extended-life suspension ball joint built as a direct-fit replacement for the 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring, 2001-2006 Chrysler Cirrus and 2001-2006 Dodge Stratus, all engines. The catalog lists it for the front upper and rear upper positions, and the listed applications use two.
Specifications: steel material; press-in mounting; tapered, threaded stud with a 14 mm x 1.5 mm thread, 35.5 mm thread length and a 2 in-per-foot taper (27.2 mm and 22 mm taper diameters); 61 mm maximum outside diameter; 12 mm wrench size; grey color. Not adjustable and not greaseable.
In the box: one ball joint, one polychloroprene dust boot, one nut and one retaining ring. No castle nut, cotter pin, washers or grease fitting are included, and the stud has no cotter-pin hole. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and whether any may be reused. Country of origin: China.
A ball joint is the pivot connecting the control arm to the knuckle, letting the suspension move. Signs it may need replacing include clunking over bumps, loose or wandering steering, uneven tire wear or a torn boot. Sold individually; replacing both sides together is recommended for even, balanced handling.
Interchange: 610.63005
61063005 · 45D0106 · 46D0106A · 4879225AA · 4879321AA · 4879321AC · TC4275 · TC5711 · K7346 · FA2178 · FA2178E · FA2178GL · GK7346 · MK7346 · TXMS25553 · JBJ859
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Is this the right Sebring ball joint for a 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring?
Yes. The BJ81206XL is a direct-fit replacement for the 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring with all engines, cataloged for the front upper and rear upper positions.
Will this ball joint also fit the 2001-2006 Dodge Stratus and 2001-2006 Chrysler Cirrus?
Yes. It is a direct-fit replacement for both the 2001-2006 Dodge Stratus and the 2001-2006 Chrysler Cirrus, all engines, and those applications use two.
What makes this an extended-life ball joint?
Dorman pairs a hardened ArmourGrade stud and polished EverSmooth ball with a low-friction polymer bearing, I.C.E. synthetic grease and a WeatherShield external coating for corrosion resistance.
What comes in the box?
One ball joint, one dust boot, one nut and one retaining ring. A castle nut, cotter pin, washers and grease fitting are not included.
Does it need greasing, and how does it mount?
It is not greaseable and has no grease fitting; Dorman lists the polymer bearing as maintenance-free. It is a press-in ball joint with a tapered, threaded 14 mm x 1.5 mm stud.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.