Replace a worn front suspension pivot with the Dorman ball joint 533-260, a front lower ball joint built as a direct replacement designed to fit and perform like the original equipment. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1997-2003 Ford Escort, 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer and 1993-1998 Mazda Protege. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
A ball joint is the pivoting link between the control arm and the steering knuckle. It lets the wheel move up and down with the suspension and turn with the steering. Dorman precision-engineers this unit to match the design and dimensions of the original components and puts it through rigorous testing.
- Direct replacement: designed to fit and perform like the original equipment on the listed applications.
- Reliable fit: precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of the original components.
- Durable construction: made to strict standards from sturdy, safe steel and rubber materials.
- Rigorously tested: checked through thorough quality-control measures.
If a worn front lower ball joint is behind clunking over bumps, loose or wandering steering, or uneven tire wear, this unit replaces it. Diagnose the cause before you replace the part. Follow the vehicle service information for installation and for the correct fasteners, and have the alignment checked afterward.
Interchange: 101-4396 · 610.61038 · K-8773
1014396 · 61061038 · K8773 · 45D2211 · 46D2211A · TC732 · FA2092 · B01A34550A · B01A34550 · BTDA34550 · F7CZ3050AA · FA2092GL · GK8773 · MK8773 · JBJ162
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
45D2211, 46D2211A, 101-4396, 610.61038, TC732, FA2092, B01A34550A, K8773, B01A34550, BTDA34550, F7CZ3050AA, FA2092GL, GK8773, MK8773, K-8773, JBJ162
