Front Lower Control Arm w/Ball Joint Assembly for 02-11 Lexus ES300 ES330 ES350 RX330 RX350 RX400h, 01-12 Toyota Avalon Camry Highlander Solara

ITEM INFORMATION:

What is control arm? - In automotive suspension, a control arm, also known as an A-arm, is a hinged suspension link between the chassis and the suspension upright or hub that carries the wheel. The inboard (chassis) end of a control arm is attached by a single pivot, usually a rubber bushing.

What is its role? - They are equipped with bushings and ball joints that allow it to flex and move according to road conditions and steering input from the driver

Why should they change? - Over time, the bushings or ball joints on the control arm can wear out and cause all sorts of problems.

COMPATIBILITY

• For 2005-2012 Toyota Avalon Base/Limited/Touring/XL/XLS Sedan 4-Door
• For 2002-2011 Toyota Camry Base/CE/Hybrid/LE/SE/XLE Sedan 4-Door
• For 2002-2003 Lexus ES300 Base Sedan 4-Door
• For 2004-2006 Lexus ES330 Base Sedan 4-Door
• For 2007-2011 Lexus ES350 Base Sedan 4-Door
• For 2001-2007 Toyota Highlander Base/Hybrid Limited/Hybrid/Limited/Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
• For 2004-2006 Lexus RX330 Base Sport Utility 4-Door
• For 2007-2009 Lexus RX350 Base Sport Utility 4-Door
• For 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h Base Sport Utility 4-Door
• For 2004-2008 Toyota Solara SE/SLE/Sport Convertible 2-Door or SE/SE Sport/SLE/Sport Coupe 2-Door

Package includes:

1x Front Right Lower Control Arm (Passenger Side ) - K620333

1x Front Left Lower Control Arm ( Driver Side )- K620334

1x Front Lower Left (Driver) Side Suspension Ball Joint - K90346

1x Front Lower Right (Passenger) Side Suspension Ball Joint - K90347

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Control Arm Assembly

1. Steering wandering

Excessively worn ball joints, bushings, or a combination of these can cause the vehicle's steering alignment to shift, which may cause the steering to pull to the left or right when traveling down the road. This will require constant driver correction to steer the vehicle straight.

2. Steering wheel vibration

Dry ball joints have dramatically increased friction and can cause the steering to stick or be more difficult. Excessively worn bushings or ball joints can cause wheel shimmy, which may cause vibrations that are felt in the steering wheel. Vibrations may increase during acceleration and smooth out at higher speeds.

3. Clunking noises

A clicking, popping, or snapping sound when the wheel is turned and eventually turn into a squeaking sound at the end of a stop, when the gas pedal is used, and/or when turning the steering wheel.

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