What does a ball joint do?

A ball joint connects your vehicle's control arm to the steering knuckle, allowing for smooth pivoting motion. It's a critical component for steering and suspension, enabling your wheels to turn and absorb road impacts.

Why is the 'Gusher Bearing' design important?

The Gusher Bearing allows grease to flow through the bearing surface, which helps reduce friction and wear. This design is intended to provide longer life and better performance by keeping the joint lubricated and clean.

Does this ball joint come with a dust boot?

This Moog ball joint features a patented pressed-in cover plate designed to seal out debris and minimize looseness. This helps protect the bearing from contaminants and reduces wear.

2014-2019 Kia Soul Ball Joint | Moog K500323

Name: MOOG 15-19 Kia Soul EV Front Lower Ball Joint
Brand: Moog
Price: 50.90 USD
Availability: InStock

MOOG 15-19 Kia Soul EV Front Lower Ball Joint

$50.90

In Stock

Fits 2014-2019 Kia Soul. This Moog front lower ball joint restores steering feel and ensures a solid connection between the control arm and steering knuckle.

Key Features

Fits 2014-2019 Kia Soul and 2015-2019 Kia Soul EV.
Features a Gusher Bearing design that allows grease to flow through the bearing surface, reducing friction and extending life.
Ball studs are heat-treated to match or exceed original equipment requirements, preventing premature failure.
Includes a Belleville preload washer to maintain bearing tightness as the component wears.
Greaseable socket design helps reduce corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush out contaminants.
Patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness, contributing to longer bearing life.

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Fits these vehicles

Kia Soul 2014-2019
Kia Soul EV 2015-2019

Product Details

When you're working on the suspension of your 2014-2019 Kia Soul, especially the EV models, a worn lower ball joint can really make the steering feel loose and imprecise. This Moog K500323 front lower ball joint is built to get that tight, responsive steering back. It connects your control arm to the steering knuckle, which is a critical link for how your car handles.

Moog uses a problem-solving design here, featuring a 'Gusher Bearing' that lets grease flow through the bearing surface. This helps reduce friction and wear, especially important for longevity. The ball stud itself is heat-treated to meet or exceed original equipment specs, which helps prevent it from failing too early. Plus, it's designed to be greaseable, so you can flush out contaminants and keep fresh lubricant in there, further reducing corrosion and wear.

You'll find that the tolerances are precise, making installation straightforward and helping to ensure your steering alignment is spot on afterward. It also includes a Belleville preload washer that helps keep the bearing package snug as the parts naturally wear over time.