Dorman 538-781 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower
Dorman 538-781 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 538-781 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment on select Mercedes-Benz SUVs and crossovers. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable front suspension service on applications such as the Mercedes-Benz GLE350, GLS550, and ML350.
Key Features
- Threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for front lower suspension service
- Steel construction with a grey finish
- Dust boot included with polychloroprene material
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Tapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size
- Mounting hardware included
- No grease fitting, cotter pin, bushings, or washers included
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 538-781, is designed for front lower suspension locations on a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models from 2012-2019. It is compatible with applications including the Mercedes-Benz GLE350, GLE400, GLE63 AMG, GLS450, GL450, GL550, ML350, ML550, and related models listed below. The steel body, threaded mounting type, and tapered stud help support a secure OE-style replacement for worn front suspension joints. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MS10564 for the same application.
What It Is Used For
- Replacing a worn front lower ball joint on Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS, GL, and ML models
- Addressing front-end looseness or steering play caused by joint wear
- Restoring suspension articulation at the lower control arm connection
- Correcting clunking or popping noises from the front suspension
- Replacing a damaged dust boot or failed ball joint assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle’s front lower suspension configuration before ordering, since fitment varies by model and year. This part uses a bolt-in, threaded design and does not include a grease fitting, cotter pin, or castle nut. Confirm stud thread length, wrench size, and mounting style against the original component during installation. Compatible With 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, front lower; 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE400, front lower; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMG, front lower; 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE500, front lower; 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE500e, front lower; 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG, front lower; 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S, front lower; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS450, front lower; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS550, front lower; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG, front lower; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350, front lower; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, front lower; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550, front lower; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, front lower; 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, front lower.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles. Part number 538-781 is built to standard replacement specifications for consistent fit and function on the listed Mercedes-Benz applications.
Dorman 538-781 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower
Dorman 538-781 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 538-781 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment on select Mercedes-Benz SUVs and crossovers. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable front suspension service on applications such as the Mercedes-Benz GLE350, GLS550, and ML350.
Key Features
- Threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for front lower suspension service
- Steel construction with a grey finish
- Dust boot included with polychloroprene material
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Tapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size
- Mounting hardware included
- No grease fitting, cotter pin, bushings, or washers included
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 538-781, is designed for front lower suspension locations on a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models from 2012-2019. It is compatible with applications including the Mercedes-Benz GLE350, GLE400, GLE63 AMG, GLS450, GL450, GL550, ML350, ML550, and related models listed below. The steel body, threaded mounting type, and tapered stud help support a secure OE-style replacement for worn front suspension joints. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MS10564 for the same application.
What It Is Used For
- Replacing a worn front lower ball joint on Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS, GL, and ML models
- Addressing front-end looseness or steering play caused by joint wear
- Restoring suspension articulation at the lower control arm connection
- Correcting clunking or popping noises from the front suspension
- Replacing a damaged dust boot or failed ball joint assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle’s front lower suspension configuration before ordering, since fitment varies by model and year. This part uses a bolt-in, threaded design and does not include a grease fitting, cotter pin, or castle nut. Confirm stud thread length, wrench size, and mounting style against the original component during installation. Compatible With 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, front lower; 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE400, front lower; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMG, front lower; 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE500, front lower; 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE500e, front lower; 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG, front lower; 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S, front lower; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS450, front lower; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS550, front lower; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG, front lower; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350, front lower; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, front lower; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550, front lower; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, front lower; 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, front lower.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles. Part number 538-781 is built to standard replacement specifications for consistent fit and function on the listed Mercedes-Benz applications.
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Dorman 538-781 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 538-781 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment on select Mercedes-Benz SUVs and crossovers. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable front suspension service on applications such as the Mercedes-Benz GLE350, GLS550, and ML350.
Key Features
- Threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for front lower suspension service
- Steel construction with a grey finish
- Dust boot included with polychloroprene material
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Tapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size
- Mounting hardware included
- No grease fitting, cotter pin, bushings, or washers included
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 538-781, is designed for front lower suspension locations on a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models from 2012-2019. It is compatible with applications including the Mercedes-Benz GLE350, GLE400, GLE63 AMG, GLS450, GL450, GL550, ML350, ML550, and related models listed below. The steel body, threaded mounting type, and tapered stud help support a secure OE-style replacement for worn front suspension joints. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MS10564 for the same application.
What It Is Used For
- Replacing a worn front lower ball joint on Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS, GL, and ML models
- Addressing front-end looseness or steering play caused by joint wear
- Restoring suspension articulation at the lower control arm connection
- Correcting clunking or popping noises from the front suspension
- Replacing a damaged dust boot or failed ball joint assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle’s front lower suspension configuration before ordering, since fitment varies by model and year. This part uses a bolt-in, threaded design and does not include a grease fitting, cotter pin, or castle nut. Confirm stud thread length, wrench size, and mounting style against the original component during installation. Compatible With 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, front lower; 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE400, front lower; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMG, front lower; 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE500, front lower; 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE500e, front lower; 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG, front lower; 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S, front lower; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS450, front lower; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS550, front lower; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG, front lower; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350, front lower; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, front lower; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550, front lower; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, front lower; 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, front lower.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles. Part number 538-781 is built to standard replacement specifications for consistent fit and function on the listed Mercedes-Benz applications.
