
Dorman 538-830 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Right Lower
Dorman 538-830 Suspension Ball Joint
Dorman 538-830 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Volkswagen Pointer and Volkswagen Pointer Truck models. It is built for the front right lower position and uses a steel body with a rubber dust boot for service-focused durability.
Key Features
- Direct replacement suspension ball joint for select Volkswagen Pointer and Pointer Truck applications
- Fits the front right lower suspension position
- Threaded, bolt-in mounting type with 2 mounting holes
- Steel construction with grey finish
- Rubber dust boot included
- Standard replacement grade
- No grease fitting, cotter pin, bushings, or washers included
- Mounting hardware included
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment part on specific vehicles. Part number 538-830 is designed for Volkswagen Pointer and Volkswagen Pointer Truck front right lower suspension service, helping restore proper steering and suspension articulation where the original joint has worn or loosened. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Common Repair Applications
- Front-end looseness or play at the lower control arm connection
- Clunking or knocking from the front right suspension
- Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint geometry
- Steering response issues caused by suspension joint wear
- Replacement after inspection shows boot damage or joint wear
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the front right lower position before installation and confirm the threaded, bolt-in design matches the original hardware layout. Use the specified 12 mm wrench size during service and inspect the surrounding suspension components for wear before completing the repair. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, model, and position before ordering part number 538-830.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a standard OE-style replacement and subjects it to engineering and testing checks for reliable fit and function on the listed Volkswagen applications. Compatible With 1998-2010 Volkswagen Pointer Truck, front right lower, and 1998-2009 Volkswagen Pointer, front right lower.
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$8.22Dorman 538-830 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Right Lower
Dorman 538-830 Suspension Ball Joint
Dorman 538-830 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Volkswagen Pointer and Volkswagen Pointer Truck models. It is built for the front right lower position and uses a steel body with a rubber dust boot for service-focused durability.
Key Features
- Direct replacement suspension ball joint for select Volkswagen Pointer and Pointer Truck applications
- Fits the front right lower suspension position
- Threaded, bolt-in mounting type with 2 mounting holes
- Steel construction with grey finish
- Rubber dust boot included
- Standard replacement grade
- No grease fitting, cotter pin, bushings, or washers included
- Mounting hardware included
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment part on specific vehicles. Part number 538-830 is designed for Volkswagen Pointer and Volkswagen Pointer Truck front right lower suspension service, helping restore proper steering and suspension articulation where the original joint has worn or loosened. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Common Repair Applications
- Front-end looseness or play at the lower control arm connection
- Clunking or knocking from the front right suspension
- Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint geometry
- Steering response issues caused by suspension joint wear
- Replacement after inspection shows boot damage or joint wear
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the front right lower position before installation and confirm the threaded, bolt-in design matches the original hardware layout. Use the specified 12 mm wrench size during service and inspect the surrounding suspension components for wear before completing the repair. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, model, and position before ordering part number 538-830.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a standard OE-style replacement and subjects it to engineering and testing checks for reliable fit and function on the listed Volkswagen applications. Compatible With 1998-2010 Volkswagen Pointer Truck, front right lower, and 1998-2009 Volkswagen Pointer, front right lower.
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Dorman 538-830 Suspension Ball Joint
Dorman 538-830 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Volkswagen Pointer and Volkswagen Pointer Truck models. It is built for the front right lower position and uses a steel body with a rubber dust boot for service-focused durability.
Key Features
- Direct replacement suspension ball joint for select Volkswagen Pointer and Pointer Truck applications
- Fits the front right lower suspension position
- Threaded, bolt-in mounting type with 2 mounting holes
- Steel construction with grey finish
- Rubber dust boot included
- Standard replacement grade
- No grease fitting, cotter pin, bushings, or washers included
- Mounting hardware included
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment part on specific vehicles. Part number 538-830 is designed for Volkswagen Pointer and Volkswagen Pointer Truck front right lower suspension service, helping restore proper steering and suspension articulation where the original joint has worn or loosened. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Common Repair Applications
- Front-end looseness or play at the lower control arm connection
- Clunking or knocking from the front right suspension
- Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint geometry
- Steering response issues caused by suspension joint wear
- Replacement after inspection shows boot damage or joint wear
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the front right lower position before installation and confirm the threaded, bolt-in design matches the original hardware layout. Use the specified 12 mm wrench size during service and inspect the surrounding suspension components for wear before completing the repair. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, model, and position before ordering part number 538-830.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a standard OE-style replacement and subjects it to engineering and testing checks for reliable fit and function on the listed Volkswagen applications. Compatible With 1998-2010 Volkswagen Pointer Truck, front right lower, and 1998-2009 Volkswagen Pointer, front right lower.












