Delphi TC7965 front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2000-2006 Audi TT and other vehicles connects the front left wheel to the chassis. Sold as a control arm and ball joint assembly, it replaces the arm and its ball joint together.
- Control arm tested at temperatures below -40 degrees C and over 120 degrees C and exposed to 720 hours of salt spray
- Control arm checked with 100% crack detection and ultrasonic flaw detection
- Ball studs machined to micron tolerances for durability and smooth joint operation
- Robot welding for consistent performance and quality
- Anti-corrosion protection applied to each part for corrosion prevention and appearance
Quick facts
- Part: Delphi TC7965 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2000-2006 Audi TT and other vehicles
- Position: Front left lower
- Condition: New
A worn arm or ball joint can show up as a clunk over bumps, loose or wandering steering, or uneven tire wear. These signs alone do not prove the arm is at fault, since a tired sway bar link or strut mount can make a similar noise.
Fits
It fits the 2000-2006 Audi TT, the 2000-2006 Audi TT Quattro and the 2004 Volkswagen R32 V6 3.2L. For the 2000-2006 Audi TT, this is the lower arm on the front left wheel. This listing is one arm; the 2000-2006 Audi TT takes one for the front left, the front right is a separate part, and the two are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left lower
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
Build and materials
- Type: control arm with ball joint
- Ball studs: machined to micron tolerances
- Welding: robot welded
- Finish: anti-corrosion protection
- Condition: new
Interchange: 101-6098 · 102-6098 · 522-333 · 526-977
8N0407 151 D · CA12093 · CA12093PR · CB12223 · CB12223PR · CK622170 · RK622170 · CMS70131
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
8N0407 151 D, 101-6098, 102-6098, 522-333, 526-977, CA12093, CA12093PR, CB12223, CB12223PR, CK622170, RK622170, CMS70131
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a 2000-2006 Audi TT control arm for the front left?
Yes. Delphi TC7965 is a front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2000-2006 Audi TT. The front right side is a separate part.
Is this a 2004 Volkswagen R32 V6 3.2L control arm?
Yes. Delphi TC7965 fits the 2004 Volkswagen R32 V6 3.2L as a front left lower control arm with ball joint.
Does this Delphi control arm come with the ball joint?
Yes. TC7965 is sold with the ball joint, so the arm and joint are replaced as one unit in the front left lower position.
What can I notice when a front lower control arm or its ball joint is worn?
While driving, a clunk over bumps, loose steering or uneven tire wear can point to a worn arm or joint. Checking a ball joint for play needs the car raised, so have a shop do it.
What testing do these Delphi control arms go through?
Delphi TC7965 is tested below -40 degrees C and over 120 degrees C and exposed to 720 hours of salt spray. Each arm gets 100% crack detection and ultrasonic flaw detection.
