Keep your BMW's rear suspension located and planted with the Delphi control arm TC2232, a rear lower control arm that carries Delphi's OE safety technology into the aftermarket. It's a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 2003-2011 BMW Z4, the 2004-2010 BMW X3 and the 2001-2006 BMW M3. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list of applications and years.
Delphi tests to the extreme for OE performance: the part withstands temperatures below -40°C and over 120°C and endures 720 hours of salt spray, while extensive dimensional and material analysis targets close compatibility between the OE and aftermarket part.
- Verified integrity: 100% crack detection and ultrasonic flaw detection help ensure materials match OE specifications.
- Consistent build: robot welding for repeatable performance and quality.
- Precise joint: ball studs machined to micron tolerances for durability and smooth joint operation.
- Anti-corrosion protection: applied to each part for corrosion prevention and enhanced aesthetics.
A worn control arm can cause clunking over bumps, vibration, wandering steering and uneven tire wear; if the original arm or its ball joint is the cause, this replaces it.
Interchange: 3330 3411 651 · 3332 1092 237 · 3332 1138 380 · 3332 6760 675 · 3332 6770 813 · 101-5411 · 101-6197 · 102-5411 · 522-222 · 522-381
33303411651 · 33321092237 · 33321138380 · 33326760675 · 33326770813 · 1015411 · 1016197 · 1025411 · 522222 · 522381 · CA14625 · CA14835 · CA14835PR · CK640749 · K640749 · RK640749 · RK642748 · CMS101081 · MS101081 · JTC1022
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
3330 3411 651, 3332 1092 237, 3332 1138 380, 3332 6760 675, 3332 6770 813, 101-5411, 101-6197, 102-5411, 522-222, 522-381, CA14625, CA14835, CA14835PR, CK640749, K640749, RK640749, RK642748, CMS101081, MS101081, JTC1022
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Delphi control arm mount?
It is a rear lower control arm. It helps support and locate the rear suspension.
Is this the right M3 control arm for a 2001-2006 BMW M3?
Yes. It fits the 2001-2006 BMW M3, along with the 2004-2010 BMW X3 and the 2003-2011 BMW Z4. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for your exact vehicle.
How is the ball joint made?
Delphi machines the ball studs to micron tolerances for durability and smooth joint operation, and the arm uses robot welding for consistent quality.
What testing does this part undergo?
It withstands temperatures below -40°C and over 120°C plus 720 hours of salt spray, and receives 100% crack and ultrasonic flaw detection to match OE specifications.
What are signs my control arm may need replacing?
Clunking over bumps, vibration, wandering steering, or uneven tire wear can signal a worn control arm or ball joint. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
