Product Details
This page covers the Whiteline Front Lower Ball Joint for the 1982-1983 Mercury Zephyr GS. Chassis code: Fox. Order it as part number W53557. Placement: front. In the box: 1 ball joint. The listing names the GS trim. Application note: Standard Replacement.
Ball joints carry a big share of the car's weight and the loads from steering and braking. A worn one lets the wheel shift out of position, so replacing it restores precise steering and keeps alignment settings from drifting.
Whiteline rates the install as difficult and lists about 1 hour. Plan on a wheel alignment afterward. Working on the same car? We also list 16mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts for the Zephyr.
Features
- Serviceable: A grease fitting lets the part be serviced later.
- Replacement joint: Restores steering precision and smooth articulation at the control arm.
- Durable build: Durable materials stand up to high loads and constant suspension movement.
- Geometry: Keeps alignment and geometry closer to where they should be.
- Play removed: Takes out the slack of a worn original joint.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53557 |
| Part Name | Ball Joint |
| Vehicle | 1982-1983 Mercury Zephyr 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 |