Product Details
Owners of the 1986 Mercury Capri 5.0 can fit the Whiteline Front Lower Ball Joint. It goes on the front of the vehicle. Application note: Standard Replacement. The listing names the 5.0 trim. It is listed for the Fox chassis. In the box: 1 ball joint. Whiteline part number: W53557.
A loose ball joint can be felt as a vague front end and heard as a knock over bumps. It is also a load-bearing part of the suspension, so a worn joint is worth replacing rather than living with.
Whiteline rates the install as difficult and lists about 1 hour. 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: Includes a grease fitting for future maintenance.
- Play removed: Takes out the slack of a worn original joint.
- Geometry: Keeps alignment and geometry closer to where they should be.
- Replacement joint: Restores steering precision and smooth articulation at the control arm.
- Durable build: Made from wear-resistant materials built for heavy loads and constant movement.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53557 |
| Part Name | Ball Joint |
| Vehicle | 1986 Mercury Capri 5.0 |
| 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 |