# 872497 Ball Joint | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta ball joint from the Steering group, weighing 0.222 kg and listed for 5 applications across the TSK, DPX, TAMD, KAD and KAMD series. It works with ball socket 872349 and washer 872348, which carry the same five applications.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TSK DPX-C
-   Volvo Penta DPX-R
-   Volvo Penta TAMD42B
-   Volvo Penta KAD42B
-   Volvo Penta KAMD42B

-   **Engine Family:** TSK, DPX, TAMD, KAD, KAMD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Steering ball joint
-   0.222 kg
-   Listed for 5 applications across the TSK, DPX, TAMD, KAD and KAMD series
-   Works with ball socket 872349

## 🔌 Function

Lets the steering link swivel in every direction while still passing the steering load through the joint.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Free play at the helm before the drive begins to move
-   Clonking from the linkage over waves or when the wheel is reversed
-   Ball worn flat-spotted, or rattling in its socket
-   Grease dried out or washed out, with salt in the joint
-   Rust weeping from around the joint

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Renew the ball joint and socket 872349 together where both are worn
-   Steering play is a safety item - check the whole linkage for free play once the joint is fitted

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 855.77 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Steering
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 855.77 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 872497 Ball Joint | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/872497-ball-joint-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-21