1107068 98AG3395AE Ball Joint

Product Description

Ball Joint 98AG3395AE

The ball joint is a critical suspension component that serves as the pivot point between your vehicle's control arms and steering knuckle. Over time, the internal ball stud and bearing surface wear out, leading to loose steering, clunking noises, and uneven tire wear. Our replacement ball joint is a direct fit for the front axle, lower position, and is manufactured from high-strength materials. The cone size of 16.5 mm ensures a precise fit into the steering knuckle. Sealed with a durable protective boot, this component is designed to restore your Ford's factory steering feel and handling characteristics.

Direct OEM Replacement: Engineered to meet or exceed original equipment specifications for Ford Focus (1998-2004). As a direct fit component, it requires no modifications for installation.

Eliminates Common Suspension Issues: Replaces the worn ball joint to resolve clunking noises, unstable steering, excessive vibration, and uneven tire wear.

Precision Cone Fitment: Features a cone size of 16.5 mm for a secure, rattle-free connection to the steering knuckle, ensuring precise steering response.

Built-in Safety Redundancy: Designed so that even if the castle nut slightly loosens over time, the tapered fitment prevents the part from detaching.

Reduced Friction, Extended Life: Precision-machined ball stud reduces operational friction, minimizing wear and extending the component's service life.

Ball Stud: A hardened steel stud with a precision-ground spherical end that fits into the socket, allowing for smooth rotational and pivoting movement.

Forged Socket Housing: A robust, one-piece forged housing that encases the ball stud and provides a rigid mounting point for the control arm.

Protective Boot: A high-quality, durable rubber boot that seals the joint, retaining lubricant and preventing ingress of water, dirt, and debris.

Mounting Stud: Features a threaded stud with a castle nut and cotter pin hole for secure attachment to the steering knuckle.

• Safety First: Always support the vehicle on jack stands and chock the rear wheels before starting work.
• Inspection: Before installation, inspect the ball joint mounting hole on the control arm or steering knuckle for damage or corrosion.
• Torque Specification: Tighten the retaining nut to the manufacturer's specified torque for your specific vehicle. Always verify torque values with a factory service manual.
• Critical Step: Ensure the ball joint stud is fully seated in the steering knuckle before tightening the nut.
• Post-Installation: A professional wheel alignment is MANDATORY after replacing any ball joint to ensure proper tire wear and straight-line tracking.
• Replace in Pairs: It is highly recommended to replace ball joints in pairs (both left and right sides) for balanced handling.

Product Packaging

Each control arm is carefully packaged to ensure its arrival intact:

Protective Packaging: The control arm is first wrapped in a moisture-proof bag to prevent corrosion during storage and transportation. This protects the metal surface from moisture and humidity.

Foam Lining: This foam acts as a shock absorber, cushioning the control arm from impacts and vibrations during transportation.

Sturdy Carton: The control arm is placed in a high-quality corrugated carton, with foam padding filling the gaps to ensure a tight fit and prevent movement within the packaging.

Carton Labeling: Each carton is labeled with the product's original manufacturer's number (545011KA0B or 54500-4EA0A), barcode, and basic product information for easy identification.

Shipping Information

International Shipping: We ship worldwide through experienced and reliable freight companies specializing in automotive parts. International shipping times vary depending on the destination and the chosen mode of transport.

Bulk Orders: For wholesale or bulk orders, we offer pallet shipping options. We can calculate the approximate number of control arms that a standard 20ft, 40ft container, or 40ft high cube (40HQ) container can accommodate, thus optimizing shipping costs.

Shipping Insurance: We recommend purchasing shipping insurance for all orders to protect goods from loss or damage during transit.

Receiving and Inspecting Goods: Please inspect the package immediately upon receipt. If there is any damage to the outer packaging, please take photos before opening and contact us immediately.

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