Dorman - OE Solutions Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly P/N:520-520
Dorman 520-393 front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne and other vehicles links the front wheel to the vehicle and holds the suspension in place. The ball joint on the arm lets the wheel pivot for steering.
A clunk over bumps or loose-feeling steering can come from a worn arm or ball joint, though worn parts elsewhere in the suspension can give similar symptoms. With the engine off, look at the bushings for cracks or tears first. This listing is the front left arm, one of a pair across the axle; the front right is a separate part, and both are normally replaced together.
It is a direct replacement for the original equipment on the 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne and the 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS.
Fit and size
Build and materials
One control arm with ball joint, plus mounting hardware. A grease fitting is not included.
Interchange: 810-232930B · 622.62036 · 623.62036
TC6340 · CA16258 · 15939599 · 25750675 · RK80354 · FA4872 · GK80354 · CMK80354 · 2605878 · 5CB50008 · SK520393 · JTC2669
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Is this Dorman control arm the right one for the 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS?
Yes. Dorman 520-393 is the front left lower arm for the 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS and the 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne; the front right side is a separate part.
Does this Dorman suspension control arm and ball joint assembly come with mounting hardware?
Yes. Dorman 520-393 includes mounting hardware, with the ball joint and bushings already installed on the arm. A grease fitting is not included.
What material are the Dorman control arm bushings on this assembly?
The bushings are rubber and come pre-installed on the aluminum arm.
What is this Dorman lower control arm made of?
The arm is aluminum, listed as a casting/forged type. It measures 237 mm at its maximum length and 288.5 mm at its maximum width.
How do I spot a worn Dorman suspension control arm?
A torn ball joint boot or uneven front tire wear can mean the arm or its ball joint is worn, though other parts cause these too. A shop can test the joint for play.
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