Dorman 538-815 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower or Front Upper
Dorman 538-815 Front Upper Ball Joint
Dorman 538-815 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on specific vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable service, with fitment for 1995-1996 Volkswagen Caravelle front upper applications.
Key Features
- Standard replacement suspension ball joint for OE-style service
- Threaded design with press-in mounting type
- Steel construction with grey finish
- Rubber dust boot included
- Mounting hardware included
- Tapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size
- Compatible with 1995-1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, front upper
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 538-815, is engineered for direct replacement on the front upper suspension of the 1995-1996 Volkswagen Caravelle. Built from steel and finished in grey, it uses a threaded, press-in style design with a tapered stud for secure suspension connection. The rubber dust boot helps protect the joint from road debris and moisture, supporting consistent steering and suspension operation. This part cross-references Delphi TC134 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Front suspension looseness or play at the upper joint
- Clunking or knocking from worn ball joint components
- Uneven steering response caused by joint wear
- Dust and contamination intrusion into the joint area
- Restoration of OE-style suspension geometry on Volkswagen Caravelle models
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify vehicle fitment before installation: Fits 1995-1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, front upper. The press-in, threaded design requires proper suspension service tools and attention to alignment after replacement. Confirm the tapered stud, 12 mm wrench size, and mounting dimensions match the original part before assembly. Dorman 538-815 is a direct-fit replacement for the listed application, and Dorman 538-815 should be matched to the vehicle’s front upper suspension position only.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles. The part is built as a standard suspension replacement using steel construction and a protective rubber dust boot.
Original: $41.13
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$14.40Dorman 538-815 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower or Front Upper
Dorman 538-815 Front Upper Ball Joint
Dorman 538-815 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on specific vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable service, with fitment for 1995-1996 Volkswagen Caravelle front upper applications.
Key Features
- Standard replacement suspension ball joint for OE-style service
- Threaded design with press-in mounting type
- Steel construction with grey finish
- Rubber dust boot included
- Mounting hardware included
- Tapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size
- Compatible with 1995-1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, front upper
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 538-815, is engineered for direct replacement on the front upper suspension of the 1995-1996 Volkswagen Caravelle. Built from steel and finished in grey, it uses a threaded, press-in style design with a tapered stud for secure suspension connection. The rubber dust boot helps protect the joint from road debris and moisture, supporting consistent steering and suspension operation. This part cross-references Delphi TC134 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Front suspension looseness or play at the upper joint
- Clunking or knocking from worn ball joint components
- Uneven steering response caused by joint wear
- Dust and contamination intrusion into the joint area
- Restoration of OE-style suspension geometry on Volkswagen Caravelle models
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify vehicle fitment before installation: Fits 1995-1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, front upper. The press-in, threaded design requires proper suspension service tools and attention to alignment after replacement. Confirm the tapered stud, 12 mm wrench size, and mounting dimensions match the original part before assembly. Dorman 538-815 is a direct-fit replacement for the listed application, and Dorman 538-815 should be matched to the vehicle’s front upper suspension position only.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles. The part is built as a standard suspension replacement using steel construction and a protective rubber dust boot.
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Dorman 538-815 Front Upper Ball Joint
Dorman 538-815 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on specific vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable service, with fitment for 1995-1996 Volkswagen Caravelle front upper applications.
Key Features
- Standard replacement suspension ball joint for OE-style service
- Threaded design with press-in mounting type
- Steel construction with grey finish
- Rubber dust boot included
- Mounting hardware included
- Tapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size
- Compatible with 1995-1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, front upper
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 538-815, is engineered for direct replacement on the front upper suspension of the 1995-1996 Volkswagen Caravelle. Built from steel and finished in grey, it uses a threaded, press-in style design with a tapered stud for secure suspension connection. The rubber dust boot helps protect the joint from road debris and moisture, supporting consistent steering and suspension operation. This part cross-references Delphi TC134 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Front suspension looseness or play at the upper joint
- Clunking or knocking from worn ball joint components
- Uneven steering response caused by joint wear
- Dust and contamination intrusion into the joint area
- Restoration of OE-style suspension geometry on Volkswagen Caravelle models
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify vehicle fitment before installation: Fits 1995-1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, front upper. The press-in, threaded design requires proper suspension service tools and attention to alignment after replacement. Confirm the tapered stud, 12 mm wrench size, and mounting dimensions match the original part before assembly. Dorman 538-815 is a direct-fit replacement for the listed application, and Dorman 538-815 should be matched to the vehicle’s front upper suspension position only.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles. The part is built as a standard suspension replacement using steel construction and a protective rubber dust boot.
