Give your front suspension a fresh pivot point with the Dorman ball joint 538-811, a front left lower joint designed to fit and perform like the original equipment. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2005-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012-2022 Volkswagen Passat and 2009-2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, along with other Volkswagen, Audi and SEAT models. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
This Dorman suspension ball joint is the pivot that links the steering knuckle to the control arm. It lets the wheel steer and move with the suspension while holding it in position.
- Direct replacement: built to fit and perform like the factory part on the listed applications.
- Reliable fit: precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of the original components.
- Durable construction: produced to strict standards and made of steel and rubber material.
- Rigorously tested: thorough quality control checks are part of production.
Signs a ball joint may need replacing include clunking or knocking over bumps, loose or wandering steering, and uneven tire wear. These symptoms can have other causes, so have the suspension inspected before replacing parts. This listing covers the front left lower position, and replacing both sides together is recommended.
Interchange: 101-5971 · 610.33019
1015971 · 61033019 · TC1316 · 10480662 · K500390 · K80662 · FA2258 · GS10514 · MS10514 · 1026003 · JBJ751 · 1K0407365C · 1K0407365E
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
101-5971, 610.33019, TC1316, 10480662, K500390, K80662, FA2258, GS10514, MS10514, 1026003, JBJ751, 1K0407365C, 1K0407365E
