
Dorman 538-994 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Right Lower
Dorman 538-994 Front Right Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 538-994 is a bolt-in suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select Volkswagen applications. It is built from steel with a black finish and includes a dust boot and mounting hardware for the specified installation.
Compatible with front right lower suspension service on 2018-2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020-2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021-2024 Volkswagen Cross Sport, 2019-2024 Volkswagen Teramont, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Caddy.
Key Features
- Steel construction with a black finish
- Bolt-in, tapered-stud design for front right lower suspension mounting
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Dust boot included to help protect the joint area
- Mounting hardware included for installation
- No grease fitting, no castle nut, and no cotter pin hole
- Three mounting holes with a 12 mm wrench size
Product Details
This suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested for reliable replacement performance on the listed Volkswagen vehicles. Dorman 538-994 is designed for front right lower suspension locations and uses a bolt-on mounting style with a tapered stud, making it a direct-service option for worn or damaged original equipment parts. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500440 and Delphi TC6783 for the same application.
Common Problems It Can Help Solve
- Front suspension looseness or play at the lower ball joint
- Clunking or knocking from the front right suspension area
- Uneven tire wear caused by worn joint articulation
- Steering instability or wandering linked to joint wear
- Failed dust boot protection around the ball joint assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the front right lower position before installation and confirm the mounting hole spacing, hole diameter, and stud style against the removed part. Because this is a bolt-in design, clean the mounting surface and inspect surrounding suspension components for wear before assembly. Always torque fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a standard replacement part for specific vehicle applications and subjects it to engineering and testing checks to support dependable OE-style service. Part number 538-994 is built for direct replacement use on the listed Volkswagen models.
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$14.66Dorman 538-994 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Right Lower
Dorman 538-994 Front Right Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 538-994 is a bolt-in suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select Volkswagen applications. It is built from steel with a black finish and includes a dust boot and mounting hardware for the specified installation.
Compatible with front right lower suspension service on 2018-2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020-2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021-2024 Volkswagen Cross Sport, 2019-2024 Volkswagen Teramont, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Caddy.
Key Features
- Steel construction with a black finish
- Bolt-in, tapered-stud design for front right lower suspension mounting
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Dust boot included to help protect the joint area
- Mounting hardware included for installation
- No grease fitting, no castle nut, and no cotter pin hole
- Three mounting holes with a 12 mm wrench size
Product Details
This suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested for reliable replacement performance on the listed Volkswagen vehicles. Dorman 538-994 is designed for front right lower suspension locations and uses a bolt-on mounting style with a tapered stud, making it a direct-service option for worn or damaged original equipment parts. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500440 and Delphi TC6783 for the same application.
Common Problems It Can Help Solve
- Front suspension looseness or play at the lower ball joint
- Clunking or knocking from the front right suspension area
- Uneven tire wear caused by worn joint articulation
- Steering instability or wandering linked to joint wear
- Failed dust boot protection around the ball joint assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the front right lower position before installation and confirm the mounting hole spacing, hole diameter, and stud style against the removed part. Because this is a bolt-in design, clean the mounting surface and inspect surrounding suspension components for wear before assembly. Always torque fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a standard replacement part for specific vehicle applications and subjects it to engineering and testing checks to support dependable OE-style service. Part number 538-994 is built for direct replacement use on the listed Volkswagen models.
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Dorman 538-994 Front Right Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 538-994 is a bolt-in suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select Volkswagen applications. It is built from steel with a black finish and includes a dust boot and mounting hardware for the specified installation.
Compatible with front right lower suspension service on 2018-2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020-2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021-2024 Volkswagen Cross Sport, 2019-2024 Volkswagen Teramont, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Caddy.
Key Features
- Steel construction with a black finish
- Bolt-in, tapered-stud design for front right lower suspension mounting
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Dust boot included to help protect the joint area
- Mounting hardware included for installation
- No grease fitting, no castle nut, and no cotter pin hole
- Three mounting holes with a 12 mm wrench size
Product Details
This suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested for reliable replacement performance on the listed Volkswagen vehicles. Dorman 538-994 is designed for front right lower suspension locations and uses a bolt-on mounting style with a tapered stud, making it a direct-service option for worn or damaged original equipment parts. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500440 and Delphi TC6783 for the same application.
Common Problems It Can Help Solve
- Front suspension looseness or play at the lower ball joint
- Clunking or knocking from the front right suspension area
- Uneven tire wear caused by worn joint articulation
- Steering instability or wandering linked to joint wear
- Failed dust boot protection around the ball joint assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the front right lower position before installation and confirm the mounting hole spacing, hole diameter, and stud style against the removed part. Because this is a bolt-in design, clean the mounting surface and inspect surrounding suspension components for wear before assembly. Always torque fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a standard replacement part for specific vehicle applications and subjects it to engineering and testing checks to support dependable OE-style service. Part number 538-994 is built for direct replacement use on the listed Volkswagen models.












