Dorman 540-063 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper
Dorman 540-063 Front Upper Ball Joint
Dorman 540-063 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for front upper applications on select Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and related GM trucks and SUVs. It is precision-engineered and tested for direct replacement use on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Cadillac Escalade.
Key Features
- Front upper suspension ball joint for select GM applications
- Threaded design with press-in mounting type
- Steel construction with gray finish
- Dust boot included with polychloroprene material
- Castle nut included; cotter pin hole provided
- Premium suspension grade type
- Wrench size: 12 mm
- Part number: 540-063
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint is engineered as an OE-style replacement for front upper suspension service on 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1999-2006 GMC Sierra 1500, 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2001-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2000-2006 GMC Yukon, and other listed GM platforms. The steel body, tapered stud, and included dust boot are specified to support secure suspension articulation in the original mounting location. Dorman 540-063 is also cross-referenced to MOOG Chassis Products K6540 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Front-end looseness or play from a worn upper ball joint
- Clunking or popping noises over bumps and turns
- Uneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear
- Steering wander caused by excess suspension movement
- Inspection failure from damaged or worn ball joint components
Installation Notes and Tips
Compatible With front upper positions only on the listed vehicles, including 2003-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, 2003-2014 GMC Savana 1500, 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade, 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic. Verify year, model, and front upper application before installation. The press-in design requires proper suspension service tools and correct alignment of the tapered stud and castle nut during assembly. The part includes a cotter pin hole, but no grease fitting, so it is not a greaseable service joint.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable replacement performance on specific vehicles. Part number 540-063 is built to match the original equipment application requirements for the listed GM trucks and SUVs.
Dorman 540-063 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper
Dorman 540-063 Front Upper Ball Joint
Dorman 540-063 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for front upper applications on select Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and related GM trucks and SUVs. It is precision-engineered and tested for direct replacement use on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Cadillac Escalade.
Key Features
- Front upper suspension ball joint for select GM applications
- Threaded design with press-in mounting type
- Steel construction with gray finish
- Dust boot included with polychloroprene material
- Castle nut included; cotter pin hole provided
- Premium suspension grade type
- Wrench size: 12 mm
- Part number: 540-063
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint is engineered as an OE-style replacement for front upper suspension service on 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1999-2006 GMC Sierra 1500, 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2001-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2000-2006 GMC Yukon, and other listed GM platforms. The steel body, tapered stud, and included dust boot are specified to support secure suspension articulation in the original mounting location. Dorman 540-063 is also cross-referenced to MOOG Chassis Products K6540 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Front-end looseness or play from a worn upper ball joint
- Clunking or popping noises over bumps and turns
- Uneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear
- Steering wander caused by excess suspension movement
- Inspection failure from damaged or worn ball joint components
Installation Notes and Tips
Compatible With front upper positions only on the listed vehicles, including 2003-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, 2003-2014 GMC Savana 1500, 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade, 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic. Verify year, model, and front upper application before installation. The press-in design requires proper suspension service tools and correct alignment of the tapered stud and castle nut during assembly. The part includes a cotter pin hole, but no grease fitting, so it is not a greaseable service joint.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable replacement performance on specific vehicles. Part number 540-063 is built to match the original equipment application requirements for the listed GM trucks and SUVs.
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Dorman 540-063 Front Upper Ball Joint
Dorman 540-063 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for front upper applications on select Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and related GM trucks and SUVs. It is precision-engineered and tested for direct replacement use on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Cadillac Escalade.
Key Features
- Front upper suspension ball joint for select GM applications
- Threaded design with press-in mounting type
- Steel construction with gray finish
- Dust boot included with polychloroprene material
- Castle nut included; cotter pin hole provided
- Premium suspension grade type
- Wrench size: 12 mm
- Part number: 540-063
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint is engineered as an OE-style replacement for front upper suspension service on 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1999-2006 GMC Sierra 1500, 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2001-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2000-2006 GMC Yukon, and other listed GM platforms. The steel body, tapered stud, and included dust boot are specified to support secure suspension articulation in the original mounting location. Dorman 540-063 is also cross-referenced to MOOG Chassis Products K6540 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Front-end looseness or play from a worn upper ball joint
- Clunking or popping noises over bumps and turns
- Uneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear
- Steering wander caused by excess suspension movement
- Inspection failure from damaged or worn ball joint components
Installation Notes and Tips
Compatible With front upper positions only on the listed vehicles, including 2003-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, 2003-2014 GMC Savana 1500, 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade, 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic. Verify year, model, and front upper application before installation. The press-in design requires proper suspension service tools and correct alignment of the tapered stud and castle nut during assembly. The part includes a cotter pin hole, but no grease fitting, so it is not a greaseable service joint.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable replacement performance on specific vehicles. Part number 540-063 is built to match the original equipment application requirements for the listed GM trucks and SUVs.
