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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Land Rover Discovery 2 L318 Rear Susspension Control Arm Lower 1H2Z-5K650-AA

€47.95

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BMW I4 G26 Front Left Right N/O/S Strut Reinforcement Bar Support Brace 5A2B437

€42.95

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€23.95

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Audi A4 B8 Front Wishbone Control Arm Right O/S Suspension 8K0407696H

€42.95

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BMW E87 116i N45N Rear Right O/S Spring Strut Leg Brake Calliper Suspension Hub

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

€23.95

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Control Arm Mercedes W211 W219 Wishbone Rear Axle Suspension Set A2303502006

€32.95

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Mercedes Vito W447 Front Left N/S Wishbone Suspension Control Arm A4473307500

€56.95

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BMW F01 F02 F03 Handle Bar Strut Rear Axle Left N/S Spindle Suspension 6775873

€23.95

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Volkswagen Golf Mk8 CD1 Front Subframe Mount Bracket Right O/S 5Q0199518E

€23.95

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VW Sharan 7N Rear Wishbone Control Arm Axle Suspension Left N/S 3C0505223C

€28.95

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Rear Wishbone Mercedes W204 W212 Control Arm Tension Strut Left N/S A2043503306

€47.95

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VW Sharan 7N Rear Wishbone Control Arm Axle Suspension Right O/S 3C0505224C

€28.95

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Range Rover L494 Rear Suspension Control Arm Upper Left Right N/O/S CPLA-5500-BC

€61.95

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Land Rover Discovery 2 L318 Front Susspension Control Arm Lower 1H2Z-3078-AA

€80.95

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Mini R60 R61 Front Lower Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Right O/S 9806520

€47.95

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Mercedes A B W169 W245 Front Left N/S Suspension Control Track Arm A1693300907

€23.95

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Mercedes-Benz C CLK E W202 C208 W208 W210 Front Left N/S Control Arm Wishbone

€28.95

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Vw Seat Skoda Audi Lower Track Axle Control Arm Rear Left N/S 5Q0505223D

€28.95

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Audi Q7 4L Rear Top Suspension Control Arm Right O/S Wishbone 7L0505376A

€23.95

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Mercedes X253 4Matic Rear Wishbone Axle Control Arm Right Left N/S A2053522000

€23.95

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

€23.95

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Part no. 5R3505224E

VW Volkswagen Caddy Sb Rear Axle Guide Control Arm Lower Right O/S 5R3505224E

€66.95

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Audi Q7 4L Rear Top Suspension Control Arm Left N/S Wishbone 7L0505375A

€28.95

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Audi A4 B8 Front Wheel Track Control Arm Right O/S 8K0407694T

€66.95

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Part no. A2053506603

Control Arm Mercedes W204 W205 W212 W213 Rear Right O/S Wishbone A2053506603

€28.95

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Audi Q3 8U Front Axle Wishbone Control Arm Left Right N/O/S 3C0407151H

€32.95

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Audi A4 B8 Rear Axle Upper Wishbone Control Arm Suspension Left N/S 8K0505323H

€23.95

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Mercedes W177 A35 Wheel Carrier Hub Front Right O/S Axle Suspension Bearing

€189.95

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Land Rover Discovery L550 Rear Control Arm Suspension Left N/S FK72-5B673-AC

€23.95

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Control Arm Mercedes W164 Rear Transwerse Control Arm Bottom Left A1643500606

€80.95

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Part no. A1243303107

Control Arm Mercedes W124 Front Right O/S Lower Bottom Wishbone A1243303107

€94.95

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Part no. 6787674

BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Front Axle Wishbone Control Arm Right O/S 6787674

€42.95

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Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Front Wishbone Control Arm Left N/S KV6C-3A424-AB

€47.95

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Part no. 6765425

BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 Rear Suspension Left Control Arm Link N/S 6765425

€23.95

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Part no. A1243303007

Control Arm Mercedes W124 Front Left N/S Lower Bottom Wishbone A1243303007

€94.95

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Mercedes C117 X156 W246 Wiring Harness Mount Bracket A2465462643

€23.95

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Audi Q7 4M Rear Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Left Right N/O/S 4M0505465D

€23.95

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Rear Wishbone Mercedes SLK R172 Upper Left N/S Control Arm Strut A1723500106

€23.95

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Volkswagen Caddy SB Rear Axle Suspension Control Arm Lower Left N/S 5R3505223E

€66.95

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Audi A4 B6 B7 Seat Exeo Rear Control Arm Suspension Right Left N/O/S 8E0501529K

€23.95

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Audi Q3 8U Rear Axle Wishbone Lower Suspension Control Arm Left N/S 3C0505225D

€37.95

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Part no. 3C0505224F

Audi Q3 8U Rear Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Right O/S 3C0505224F

€32.95

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Part no. 2284979

Rear Wishbone BMW F10 F12 M5 M6 Strut Left N/S Upper Axle Control Arm 2284979

€94.95

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BMW E63 E64 E65 E66 Rear Right O/S Axle Wheel Carrier 6775080

€80.95

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VW Golf 5 6 Audi A3 8P Rear Wishbone Control Arm Axle Right O/S 1K0505323N

€23.95

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Part no. A2103503306

Control Arm Mercedes W203 W210 Wishbone Rear Axle Left Right N/O/S A2103503306

€23.95

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Part no. 8K0501529

Audi A4 B8 Wishbone Lower Control Arm Rear Suspension Left Right N/O/S 8K0501529

€23.95

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Part no. 8W0407693A

Audi S4 B7 Avant Front Axle Lower Wishbone Control Arm Left N/S 8W0407693A

€51.95

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Porsche Cayenne 92A Rear Wishbone Lower Control Arm Axle Suspension Left N/S

€32.95

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BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 Wishbone With Rubber Mount Right O/S Rear Axle 6792544

€23.95

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Part no. 6861125

Control Arm BMW G11 G12 G30 G31 Wishbone Rear Left N/S Axle Suspension 6861125

€37.95

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Part no. 95833104600

Porsche Cayenne 92A Rear Wishbone Lower Control Arm Axle Suspension Right O/S

€32.95

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Part no. 7915358

BMW F45 F46 Mini F55 F56 F60 Rear Control Arm Wishbone Left Right N/O/S 6884693

€23.95

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Part no. 5Q0505226C

Audi A3 8V Trailing Arm Rear Right O/S Control Arm 5Q0505226C

€23.95

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Part no. A2033500653

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

€23.95

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BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Rear Axle Swing Support Left Right N/O/S 6857626

€23.95

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Part no. A1243505306

Mercedes W210 Rear Axle Wishbone Control Arm Right Left N/O/S A1243505306

€70.95

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Part no. 5Q0505323D

Audi A3 8V Rear Control Arm Left Right N/O/S Upper Track Suspension 5Q0505323D

€23.95

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Part no. 4E0511512F

Audi A8 4E S8 D3 Quattro Rear Suspension Right O/S Lower Control Arm 4E0511512F

€32.95

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Part no. 6777426

BMW E60 Rear Axle Wishbone Right O/S 6777426 33326777426

€23.95

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Part no. A6393300910

Mercedes Vito Viano W639 Control Arm Front Axle Bottom Wishbone Joint Right O/S

€23.95

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Part no. 1K0407151AA

Volkswagen VW Golf Mk5 Control Arm Lower Front Left N/S Wishbone 1K0407151AA

€42.95

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VW Golf 5 Wishbone Lower Control Arm Rear Suspension Left Right N/O/S 1K0501529J

€23.95

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Part no. 98733114302

Porsche Cayman 987C Rear Axle Arm Control Wishbone 98733114302

€28.95

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Part no. 8842877

Wishbone Mini F55 Rear Left Suspension Control Arm 8842877

€37.95

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Audi R8 42 Control Arm Mount Bracket Lower Front Left Right N/O/S 420407457M

€23.95

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Part no. A1663301807

Mercedes W166 Wishbone Control Arm Upper Rear Suspension Right O/S A1663301807

€42.95

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Part no. 6786991

BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Wishbone Control Arm Rear Axle Right Left 6786991

€23.95

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

€47.95

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Mercedes W221 M157 Petrol Rear Wheel Carrier Camber Arm Right O/S A2213501406

€113.95

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BMW F10 F10 LCI F12 F13 Rear Control Arm Wishbone Cable Duct Right O/S 9185164

€23.95

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Part no. A1763501100

Mercedes W176 Rear Axle Wishbone Control Arm Left Right N/O/S A1763501100

€47.95

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Part no. 420407458F

Audi R8 42 Control Arm Mount Bracket Upper Front Right O/S 420407458F

€28.95

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Part no. A2213501606

Mercedes W221 M157 Rear Tension Strut Control Arm Right O/S A2213501606

€113.95

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Skoda Octavia IV Seat Ateca KH7 Rear Wishbone Control Arm Right O/S 5WA505311E

€37.95

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Part no. A1763500700

Control Arm Mercedes C117 W176 Wishbone Rear Axle Left Right N/O/S A2463501005

€23.95

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Part no. 420407457F

Audi R8 42 Control Arm Mount Bracket Upper Front Left N/S 420407457F

€28.95

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BMW X3 G01 F97 X4 G02 F98 Suspension Link Control Arm Link Rear Left N/S 6871005

€37.95

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Mercedes W221 M157 Petrol Rear Wheel Carrier Camber Arm Left N/S A2213501306

€113.95

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Part no. A2463503641

Mercedes W176 W246 Rear Right Suspension Leg Wheel Carrier Hub Knuckle

€146.95

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Part no. A6393301401-1

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

€94.95

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Porsche Cayman 987C Control Arm Front Axle Right Left N/O/S 99634134108

€32.95

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Mercedes W221 M157 Rear Tension Strut Control Arm Left N/S A2213501506

€113.95

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Audi Q3 F3 Rear Upper Wishbone Arm Left Right N/O/S Set 5Q0501529E

€32.95

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BMW E65 E66 Front Swing Support Anti Roll Sway Link Rod Strut Right O/S 6781546

€23.95

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Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 Control Arm Cover Lower Trim Rear Left N/S 8W0505415E

€23.95

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BMW F01 F02 LCI Front Suspension Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Rod 6857516

€23.95

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BMW 7 G11 G12 F90 G30 Wishbone Lower Control Arm Rear Axle Left N/S 6883339

€75.95

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Mercedes W221 M275 Petrol Rear Wheel Carrier Wishbone Spring Link A2213502406

€80.95

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Part no. 8K0407693S

Control Arm Audi Q5 8R A4 B8 Lower Wishbone Front Left N/S 8K0407693S

€66.95

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Part no. 8K0407694S

Control Arm Audi Q5 8R A4 B8 Lower Wishbone Front Right O/S 8K0407694S

€66.95

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Mercedes W176 W246 Rear Left N/S Suspension Leg Wheel Hub Knuckle Brake Disc

€113.95

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BMW F06 F10 F11 F12 F13 Lower Wishbone Control Arm Front Left N/S 8873899

€28.95

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Part no. 1094469

BMW E46 X3 E83 LCI Z4 E85 Rear Lower Wishbone Arm Covering Left N/S 1094469

€23.95

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Part no. A2213500206

Rear Wishbone Mercedes W221 Right O/S Upper Control Arm Axle Joint A2213500206

€32.95

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Part no. 6785607

BMW F20 F21 LCI Rear Axle Swing Support Left N/S 6785607

€23.95

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Part no. 3520S0

Citroën Relay III Front Suspension Arm Wishbone Control Arm Left N/S 3520S0

€56.95

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