Product Details
This page covers the Whiteline Front Lower Ball Joint for the 1984 Mercury Capri RS Turbo (Fox). Application note: Standard Replacement. Trim named on the listing: RS Turbo. Position: front. In the box: 1 ball joint. The part number is W53557.
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.
Installation is rated difficult, with about 1 hour of work listed. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. Working on the same car? We also list 16mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts, Front Sway Bar Link Kit, and Ball Joint Boot Kit for the Capri.
Features
- Durable build: Durable materials stand up to high loads and constant suspension movement.
- Serviceable: Includes a grease fitting for future maintenance.
- Play removed: Removes the play and looseness that worn factory joints develop.
- Geometry: Helps hold correct wheel alignment and suspension geometry.
- Replacement joint: Restores steering precision and smooth articulation at the control arm.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53557 |
| Part Name | Ball Joint |
| Vehicle | 1984 Mercury Capri RS Turbo |
| 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 |