Mevotech Supreme CMS70198 front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2010-2016 Audi A4 and other vehicles connects the wheel to the body and pivots on a ball joint. This Mevotech Supreme suspension control arm replaces the arm and its ball joint in one piece.
- Mevotech Supreme parts are engineered in-house with application-specific upgrades for durability and performance
- Labor Saver™ designs, tools and hardware for faster, easier installation
- Additional surface treatment on the ball joint prevents rust build-up
- Aluminum arm with rubber bushings and a rubber dust boot
- Extensive in-house and third-party durability testing
Quick facts
- Part: Mevotech Supreme CMS70198 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2010-2016 Audi A4 and other vehicles
- Position: Front left lower rearward
- Material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
A clunk over bumps, loose or wandering steering and uneven front tire wear can mean a lower control arm or its ball joint is worn. Sway bar end links, tie rod ends or a weak strut can bring on some of the same noises and handling changes, so pin down the source before you buy.
Fits
The vehicles it fits include the 2010-2016 Audi A4, the 2015-2025 Porsche Macan and the 2010-2017 Audi A5 Quattro. If your car is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section. This listing is a single control arm and ball joint assembly for the front left, which takes one; the front right is ordered separately, and both sides are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left lower rearward
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 for this side
- Control arm maximum length: 19.5 in
- Control arm maximum width: 3.15 in
- Ball joint stud type: threaded
Build and materials
- Type: control arm with ball joint, bushings and dust boot
- Control arm material: aluminum
- Bushing material: rubber
- Dust boot material: rubber
- Pre-greased: yes
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Turkey
In the box
One control arm with its ball joint, bushings and dust boot, plus a part-specific nylon locking nut.
Installation notes
- Comes pre-greased.
- The nylon locking nut is part-specific, which speeds up ball joint installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Mevotech Supreme control arm fit a 2015-2025 Porsche Macan?
Yes, Mevotech Supreme CMS70198 fits the 2015-2025 Porsche Macan in the front left lower position, and the front right is a separate part. Look up your own car in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What comes with the Mevotech Supreme lower control arm besides the arm itself?
Mevotech Supreme CMS70198 includes its ball joint, rubber bushings and rubber dust boot, plus a part-specific nylon locking nut for the ball joint stud.
Is this front left control arm made of aluminum or steel?
Aluminum. The bushings and the dust boot on this control arm are rubber, and the ball joint stud is threaded.
Is the ball joint on this arm pre-greased?
Yes. The ball joint comes pre-greased, and the arm includes a nylon locking nut made for this part to speed up ball joint installation.
What does a worn lower ball joint feel like while driving?
Clunking over bumps, steering that feels loose and uneven tire wear can all be signs of a worn ball joint or arm. Since this affects steering and suspension, have it checked and replaced promptly rather than keep driving on it.
