Restore tight, responsive steering with the QuickSteer K5208 Front Upper Suspension Ball Joint — a direct-fit Chevrolet Malibu ball joint that pivots the upper control arm against the steering knuckle so the front wheels can steer and travel over the road. This QuickSteer suspension ball joint drops in as a replacement across a wide range of GM applications, including the 1970-1981 Chevrolet Camaro, 1971-1985 Chevrolet Impala, 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu, 1982-2003 Chevrolet S10 and 1985-2005 Chevrolet Astro, plus many Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Oldsmobile and Pontiac models — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
- Greaseable socket: lets fresh lubricant flush out contaminants, reducing corrosion and wear.
- Gusher bearing: metal-to-metal design adds strength and allows grease to flow through the bearing surface for reduced friction and long life.
- Premium boot: keeps dirt and moisture out of the joint.
- Belleville preload washer & pressed-in cover plate: help keep the bearing package tight as it wears and seal out debris to minimize looseness.
Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength, and the heavy-duty gauge steel construction adds durability. Designed for OE fit and function with precision tolerances for straightforward installation and steering alignment. Signs an upper ball joint may need replacing include clunking or knocking from the front end, wandering steering and uneven tire wear; if a worn front upper ball joint is the cause, this QuickSteer unit replaces it. This listing is for one ball joint — a vehicle uses one front upper ball joint per side, so order two to do both sides.
