What are control arms and ball joints made of?

Control arms and ball joints are suspension elements mounted between the body, subframe, steering knuckle, and wheel. A typical control arm consists of a body, metal-rubber bushings, and a point for a pin or joint, while a ball joint includes a housing, a ball pin, and a cover. These parts are found on the front or rear axle, depending on the vehicle design.

What are control arms and ball joints used for?

Control arms and ball joints are used to guide the wheel in the correct path and to maintain suspension geometry while driving. They allow suspension movement over bumps and transfer loads generated during braking, cornering, and acceleration. Without their proper operation, the car may lose stability, and tires will wear unevenly.

What role does the control arm ball joint play?

The control arm ball joint is the element connecting the control arm to the steering knuckle, allowing for rotational movement and suspension deflection. It is responsible for the smooth transfer of forces between the wheel and the suspension arm and works with a cover protecting the joint from dirt. Its condition affects steering precision, the absence of play, and stable vehicle handling.

How to choose a control arm or ball joint for a specific car version?

The safest way is to compare the OEM number, interchangeable numbers, mounting side, and placement on the vehicle. It is also worth checking the body version, suspension type, and compatibility of mounting points. With similar-looking parts, differences may concern arm length, pin diameter, or bushing type.

What symptoms indicate wear of a control arm or ball joint?

The most common symptoms are knocking when driving over bumps, the car pulling, worse steering response, and uneven tire wear. In practice, there is also play noticeable during suspension inspection and reduced stability during braking. Such symptoms should be confirmed by inspecting the bushings, pins, and mounts.

What does proper installation of control arms and ball joints involve?

Proper installation involves matching the part to the correct location on the vehicle and following the correct assembly sequence. It is important to tighten according to the manufacturer's specifications and check the geometry after finishing the work. In many cases, it is also worth checking the condition of adjacent bushings, links, and the steering knuckle.

Control arms and ball joints

At Global Parts, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including control arms and ball joints for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, and others. The control arms and ball joints we offer are quality-controlled, ensuring you receive a top-quality product.

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£13.95

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Mercedes W176 W246 Rear Left Axle Suspension Wheel Carrier Hub Knuckle

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Control Arm Audi A4 B8 A5 8F Q5 8R Lower Wishbone Front Left N/S 8K0407151D

£28.95

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BMW X1 E84 Rear Axle Control Arm Wishbone Value Line 2409891

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Mercedes W205 Wishbone Front Right O/S Control Arm Rod A2053306001

£37.95

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Audi A4 B9 Rear Suspension Trailing Control Arm Right O/S 8W0501530D

£28.95

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Mercedes W176 Control Arm Rear Lower Wishbone Trim Housing Cover A2463520788

£13.95

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Mercedes C117 W176 Wishbone Control Arm Front Right O/S AMG Suspension Rod

£80.95

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£42.95

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Wishbone Control Arm BMW F01 F02 Rear Right O/S Axle Strut Wishbone 6782132

£32.95

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Audi A4 B9 Control Arm Lower Wishbone Rear Right O/S Suspension Rod 4M0505292D

£18.95

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Mercedes Vito W639 Wishbone Control Arm Front Suspension Left N/S Axle Strut

£23.95

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Audi Q3 8U Rear Axle Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Right O/S 3C0505224D

£47.95

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Mercedes W211 Wishbone Front Left N/S Control Arm Upper Rod Strut A2113308907

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£28.95

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£51.95

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£142.95

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£28.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£51.95

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£170.95

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Mercedes X156 Control Arm Transverse Suspension Rear Right O/S A2423500400

£13.95

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Audi A4 B8 A5 8T A6 C7 Control Arm Rear Right O/S Suspension Arm 8K0501530N

£18.95

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Wishbone Control Arm Mercedes W211 W219 Front Left Lower Rod A2113309107

£51.95

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Control Arm Mercedes X156 Suspension Wishbone Front Left N/S A1563300500

£70.95

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Volkswagen VW Golf Mk5 Control Arm Lower Front Right O/S Wishbone 1K0407152AA

£37.95

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£32.95

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£18.95

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£13.95

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Rear Wishbone Mercedes W177 W247 AMG Control Arm Axle Left Right A2473506100

£13.95

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Mercedes W205 Control Arm Left N/S Track Spring Link Wishbone A2053306101

£66.95

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Mercedes W205 Control Arm Right O/S Track Spring Link Wishbone A2053306201

£70.95

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BMW G20 G21 Control Arm Support Rear Lower Suspension Wishbone Mount 6886448

£13.95

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Audi A4 B9 Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Rear Left N/S 8W0505323F

£28.95

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£23.95

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BMW F01 LCI F10 F11 F13 Rear Right O/S Axle Control Arm Strut Wishbone 6782136

£13.95

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Volkswagen Touran 1T Control Arm Front Left N/S Wishbone 1K0407151AC 1K0407153G

£18.95

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Mini Cooper One F55 F56 F57 Bracket Trailing Arm Rear Axle Right O/S 6851582

£13.95

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Control Arm Mercedes W211 W219 Wishbone Rear Suspension Left R2303521805

£18.95

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Mercedes W221 Front Wheel Suspension Track Control Arm Left N/S A2213308707

£28.95

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£13.95

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Control Arm Mercedes X253 GLC 220d Front Axle Wishbone Left A2053306710

£108.95

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£18.95

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£28.95

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£37.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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Control Arm Mercedes W203 Upper Wishbone Rear Left Right N/O/S A2033500653

£18.95

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Mercedes CL S C215 W220 Front Right O/S Control Arm Upper Wishbone A2203309407

£23.95

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Mercedes CL S C215 W220 Front Left N/S Control Arm Upper Wishbone A2203309307

£23.95

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Audi A3 8V Front Axle Wishbone Lower Control Arm Left N/S Suspension 5Q0407151R

£18.95

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Audi A6 C6 Upper Wishbone Rear Left Right N/O/S Suspension 4F0505323K

£28.95

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Rear Axle Wishbone BMW F45 X1 F48 Control Arm Suspension Top Wishbone 6851563

£23.95

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Audi Q5 FY Rear Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Left N/S 4M0505425D

£13.95

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Front Wishbone BMW F10 M5 Arm Suspension Upper Left N/S Axle Strut 2284981

£56.95

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