Dorman 520-471 front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2010-2016 Audi A4 and other vehicles connects the front left wheel to the suspension while letting it move up and down. This Dorman suspension control arm and ball joint assembly is a direct replacement for the original on specific vehicle applications.
- Part of the Dorman OE Solutions line
- Ball joint and bushings come pre-installed on the arm, saving time and labor
- Aluminum arm in casting/forged construction with rubber bushings
- Pre-greased ball joint with a threaded stud
- Additional coatings resist rust and corrosion
- Testing aimed at a smooth, stable and safe ride with predictable dynamics
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 520-471 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 worn control arm, ball joint or bushing can show up as a clunk over bumps, uneven tire wear or loose, wandering steering. Before you replace this arm, rule out worn tie rods, sway bar links, struts and wheel bearings as the source of the noise or looseness. This listing is one arm for the front left; the front right is a separate part, and both sides are normally replaced together.
Fits
This front left lower control arm with ball joint also fits the 2015-2025 Porsche Macan and the 2010-2017 Audi A5 Quattro, with one arm per car on that side. If your car is not named here, find your year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left lower rearward
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Control arm maximum length: 237 mm
- Control arm maximum width: 288.5 mm
- Mounting hole diameter: 12.3 mm
- Ball joint thread diameter: 14 mm
- Ball joint stud length: 16.6 mm
Build and materials
- Type: control arm with ball joint, casting/forged
- Control arm material: aluminum
- Bushing material: rubber
- Ball joint stud: threaded, pre-greased
- Grade: standard replacement
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: Taiwan
In the box
One control arm with ball joint, with the ball joint and rubber bushings pre-installed, and mounting hardware. A grease fitting is not included.
Interchange: 102-8071
TC3444 · TC3658 · CA8793 · 4CB70132 · RK622786 · GS70198 · CMS70198 · 2608122 · 8R0407693B · 9A740769303 · SCA0365 · 1526067 · X01CJ0002 · V104488 · 8K0407693AA · 8K0407693AD · 8K0407693AF · 8K0407693Q · 8K0407693S · 8R0407693 · 8R0407693D · 95B407693
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
102-8071, TC3444, TC3658, CA8793, 4CB70132, RK622786, GS70198, CMS70198, 2608122, 8R0407693B, 9A740769303, SCA0365, 1526067, X01CJ0002, V104488, 8K0407693AA, 8K0407693AD, 8K0407693AF, 8K0407693Q, 8K0407693S, 8R0407693, 8R0407693D, 95B407693
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Dorman lower control arm fit the 2015-2025 Porsche Macan?
Yes. Dorman 520-471 is a front left lower control arm with ball joint listed for the 2015-2025 Porsche Macan, one per car on that side. For another car, look up its year and model in the Vehicles it fits section.
Do I need to buy Dorman control arm bushings separately for this arm?
No. This control arm comes with the ball joint and rubber bushings pre-installed, and mounting hardware is included. A grease fitting is not included.
What size is the ball joint stud on the Dorman suspension control arm?
Dorman 520-471 has a threaded ball joint stud with a 14 mm thread diameter and a 16.6 mm stud length.
How can I tell if the ball joint or bushings on this arm are worn?
Cracked or split rubber, a clunk over bumps, vague steering or uneven tire wear can point to wear. A shop can test the ball joint for play.
Is this Dorman control arm made of aluminum or steel?
Aluminum, in casting/forged construction, with rubber bushings. Additional coatings resist rust and corrosion.
