Part and system guide
Control Arms and Ball Joints
Control arms and ball joints locate the wheels while allowing suspension and steering movement.
What it does
Keep wheel alignment stable while the suspension moves through bumps, braking, and turns.
Failure signs
- Clunking over bumps
- Wandering on highway
- Uneven tire wear
- Loose steering
- Pulling to one side
Maintenance notes
- Inspect looseness before alignment.
- Replace unsafe ball joints promptly.
- Torque suspension fasteners at the correct ride height where required.