
Dorman 533-341 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower
Dorman 533-341 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 533-341 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Volkswagen models. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable service in the front lower suspension position on 1985-1988 Volkswagen Golf and Jetta applications.
Key Features
- Direct replacement suspension ball joint for front lower use
- Threaded design with bolt-in mounting type
- Steel construction with grey finish
- Dust boot included with rubber dust boot material
- Mounting hardware included
- 12 mm wrench size and pinch-style stud design
- Standard suspension grade replacement
Application Details
Compatible with 1985-1987 Volkswagen Golf, front lower, and 1985-1987 Volkswagen Jetta, front lower. It also fits 1988 Volkswagen Golf, front lower, w/17 mm ball joint, and 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, front lower, w/17 mm ball joint. This Dorman 533-341 ball joint is a fitment-based replacement for drivers searching for a front lower Volkswagen Golf ball joint or Volkswagen Jetta suspension ball joint by part number.
This part cross-references Delphi TC280 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Front suspension looseness or excess play
- Clunking or knocking from the lower control arm area
- Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement
- Steering instability caused by worn suspension joints
- Restoration of proper front lower suspension articulation
Installation Notes
Verify vehicle year, model, and front lower application before installation. The 1988 Volkswagen Golf and Jetta listings require the w/17 mm ball joint configuration. This threaded, bolt-in style uses a pinch-type stud and includes mounting hardware, so compare the original part dimensions and mounting points before service. Professional installation and a post-repair alignment are recommended after suspension work.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to rigorous testing to support reliable OE-style service on the specified Volkswagen applications.
Dorman 533-341 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower
Dorman 533-341 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 533-341 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Volkswagen models. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable service in the front lower suspension position on 1985-1988 Volkswagen Golf and Jetta applications.
Key Features
- Direct replacement suspension ball joint for front lower use
- Threaded design with bolt-in mounting type
- Steel construction with grey finish
- Dust boot included with rubber dust boot material
- Mounting hardware included
- 12 mm wrench size and pinch-style stud design
- Standard suspension grade replacement
Application Details
Compatible with 1985-1987 Volkswagen Golf, front lower, and 1985-1987 Volkswagen Jetta, front lower. It also fits 1988 Volkswagen Golf, front lower, w/17 mm ball joint, and 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, front lower, w/17 mm ball joint. This Dorman 533-341 ball joint is a fitment-based replacement for drivers searching for a front lower Volkswagen Golf ball joint or Volkswagen Jetta suspension ball joint by part number.
This part cross-references Delphi TC280 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Front suspension looseness or excess play
- Clunking or knocking from the lower control arm area
- Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement
- Steering instability caused by worn suspension joints
- Restoration of proper front lower suspension articulation
Installation Notes
Verify vehicle year, model, and front lower application before installation. The 1988 Volkswagen Golf and Jetta listings require the w/17 mm ball joint configuration. This threaded, bolt-in style uses a pinch-type stud and includes mounting hardware, so compare the original part dimensions and mounting points before service. Professional installation and a post-repair alignment are recommended after suspension work.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to rigorous testing to support reliable OE-style service on the specified Volkswagen applications.
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Description
Dorman 533-341 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 533-341 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Volkswagen models. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable service in the front lower suspension position on 1985-1988 Volkswagen Golf and Jetta applications.
Key Features
- Direct replacement suspension ball joint for front lower use
- Threaded design with bolt-in mounting type
- Steel construction with grey finish
- Dust boot included with rubber dust boot material
- Mounting hardware included
- 12 mm wrench size and pinch-style stud design
- Standard suspension grade replacement
Application Details
Compatible with 1985-1987 Volkswagen Golf, front lower, and 1985-1987 Volkswagen Jetta, front lower. It also fits 1988 Volkswagen Golf, front lower, w/17 mm ball joint, and 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, front lower, w/17 mm ball joint. This Dorman 533-341 ball joint is a fitment-based replacement for drivers searching for a front lower Volkswagen Golf ball joint or Volkswagen Jetta suspension ball joint by part number.
This part cross-references Delphi TC280 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Front suspension looseness or excess play
- Clunking or knocking from the lower control arm area
- Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement
- Steering instability caused by worn suspension joints
- Restoration of proper front lower suspension articulation
Installation Notes
Verify vehicle year, model, and front lower application before installation. The 1988 Volkswagen Golf and Jetta listings require the w/17 mm ball joint configuration. This threaded, bolt-in style uses a pinch-type stud and includes mounting hardware, so compare the original part dimensions and mounting points before service. Professional installation and a post-repair alignment are recommended after suspension work.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to rigorous testing to support reliable OE-style service on the specified Volkswagen applications.












