Product Details
Whiteline Front Lower Ball Joint is made for the 1983 Mercury Capri Crimson Cat (Fox). Application note: Standard Replacement. You receive 1 ball joint. Order it as part number W53557. The listing names the Crimson Cat trim. This part is for the front of the vehicle.
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.
Whiteline rates the install as difficult and lists about 1 hour. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. Other Whiteline parts we list for the Capri: 16mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts, Ball Joint Boot Kit, and Front Transmission Mount Bushing Kit.
Features
- Durable build: Made from wear-resistant materials built for heavy loads and constant movement.
- Geometry: Keeps alignment and geometry closer to where they should be.
- Play removed: Takes out the slack of a worn original joint.
- Replacement joint: Restores steering precision and smooth articulation at the control arm.
- Serviceable: Includes a grease fitting for future maintenance.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53557 |
| Part Name | Ball Joint |
| Vehicle | 1983 Mercury Capri Crimson Cat |
| 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 |