Product Details
Whiteline Front Lower Ball Joint is made for the 1981-1986 Mercury Capri GS. Chassis code: Fox. Application note: Standard Replacement. Trim named on the listing: GS. Whiteline part number: W53557. You receive 1 ball joint. Placement: front.
The lower ball joint is the pivot between the control arm and the steering knuckle, and the wheel turns and moves up and down on it. When it wears, it develops play that shows up as clunks, wandering steering, and uneven tire wear. A new joint takes up that slack.
Installation is rated difficult, with about 1 hour of work listed. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. To go with it on the Capri, see 16mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts, Front Sway Bar Link Kit, and Ball Joint Boot Kit.
Features
- Serviceable: A grease fitting is included, so the part can be re-greased as it ages.
- Durable build: Made from wear-resistant materials built for heavy loads and constant movement.
- Replacement joint: Restores steering precision and smooth articulation at the control arm.
- Play removed: Takes out the slack of a worn original joint.
- Geometry: Keeps alignment and geometry closer to where they should be.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53557 |
| Part Name | Ball Joint |
| Vehicle | 1981-1986 Mercury Capri GS |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Chassis Code | Fox |
| Adjustable | No |
| Cotter Pin Hole | Yes |
| Dust Boot Included | Yes |
| Grade Type | Standard Replacement |
| Grease Fitting Included | Yes |
| Greaseable | Yes |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 1 |
| Kit Contents | 1 Ball Joint |
| Mount Type | Press In |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | Standard Replacement |