Where is the ball joint on a control arm?
Control arm ball joint damage–at the end of control arms where they attach to the steering knuckle or wheel assembly mounts a ball joint. Some control arms come with a built-in or permanent ball joint, while others use a separate joint. If the ball joint is permanently attached, its damage would mean having to replace the control arm.
What kind of suspension does a control arm use?
The other control arm design is a single shaft. It uses the same connections as the other control arms, that is, a ball joint at one end and bushings on the other. For many years, the double wishbone suspension was the norm or standard for most vehicles.
What are the parts of a control arm?
Control arm bushings help to reduce friction and vibrations while the control arm ball joint forms the pivot at the steering knuckle or wheel assembly. The main body is the control arm link that connects the component to either end. It can be stamped steel, cast iron, or aluminum. Here is a control arm diagram showing the different parts.
When do you need to replace your control arm?
Rough terrain, driving that taxes the suspension, and environmental factors will accelerate the wear of the control arm bushings until you notice the symptoms and they require replacement.
Control arm ball joint damage–at the end of control arms where they attach to the steering knuckle or wheel assembly mounts a ball joint. Some control arms come with a built-in or permanent ball joint, while others use a separate joint. If the ball joint is permanently attached, its damage would mean having to replace the control arm.
The other control arm design is a single shaft. It uses the same connections as the other control arms, that is, a ball joint at one end and bushings on the other. For many years, the double wishbone suspension was the norm or standard for most vehicles.
Control arm bushings help to reduce friction and vibrations while the control arm ball joint forms the pivot at the steering knuckle or wheel assembly. The main body is the control arm link that connects the component to either end. It can be stamped steel, cast iron, or aluminum. Here is a control arm diagram showing the different parts.
What are the bushings on a control arm?
On the chassis side, a control arm mounts by means of bolts. It hinges on rubber or polyurethane bushings called control arm bushings. The wheel assembly end of the control arm features a ball joint.