Dorman 522-148 front right lower control arm with ball joint for the 2008-2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport and other vehicles connects the steering knuckle to the frame and carries the ball joint. Sold as a Dorman suspension control arm and ball joint assembly, it comes with the ball joint and bushings already installed.
- Part of Dorman's OE Solutions line
- Ball joint and bushings are pre-installed, saving time and labor
- Boxed steel arm with rubber bushings
- Threaded ball joint stud with a 14 mm thread diameter
- Additional coatings add rust and corrosion resistance
- Evaluated in testing for a smooth ride, directional stability and predictable dynamics
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 522-148 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2008-2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport and other vehicles
- Position: Front right lower
- Material: Steel control arm, rubber bushings
- Condition: New
A clunk over bumps, uneven tire wear or loose steering can mean this arm, its bushings or its ball joint are worn, though a worn sway bar link or tie rod end can produce some of the same signs, so find the cause before replacing anything. There is one arm on each side of the front axle. This listing is the front right one, the front left is a separate part ordered on its own, and the two sides are normally replaced as a pair.
Fits
It is a direct replacement for the original equipment on the 2008-2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, the 2008-2010 Saturn Vue and the 2007-2009 Suzuki XL-7.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front right lower
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Mounting hole diameter: 12.3 mm
- Maximum width: 288.5 mm
- Maximum length: 237 mm
- Ball joint thread diameter: 14 mm
Build and materials
- Control arm type: Boxed
- Control arm material: Steel
- Bushing material: Rubber
- Ball joint stud: Threaded
- Adjustable: No
- Grade: Standard replacement
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Turkey
In the box
One control arm with ball joint, plus mounting hardware. A grease fitting is not included.
Installation notes
Interchange: TC2347 · CA12567 · 25848406 · 25848408 · 25851970 · 25851972 · RK621490 · GS50199 · CMS501002 · CMS50199 · 2606364 · 5CB50146 · SK522148 · 1503030 · X07CJ7662 · 4520178J00 · 4520178J01 · 4520178J02
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
TC2347, CA12567, 25848406, 25848408, 25851970, 25851972, RK621490, GS50199, CMS501002, CMS50199, 2606364, 5CB50146, SK522148, 1503030, X07CJ7662, 4520178J00, 4520178J01, 4520178J02
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dorman lower control arm 522-148 right for the 2008-2010 Saturn Vue?
Yes. Dorman 522-148 is the front right lower control arm with ball joint for the 2008-2010 Saturn Vue, and the front left side is a separate part.
What comes with Dorman 522-148 besides the arm itself?
The ball joint and rubber bushings are already installed, and mounting hardware is included. A grease fitting is not included.
Are the Dorman control arm bushings on this arm rubber?
Yes. The bushings are rubber and come installed on the boxed steel arm. The assembly is not adjustable.
What does a worn front lower control arm bushing look like?
Cracked, split or separated rubber, a clunk over bumps or vague steering can mean a bushing or the ball joint is worn. A shop can check ball joint play.
Does this Dorman control arm replace number 25848406?
Yes. 25848406 is one of the numbers Dorman 522-148 replaces; 4520178J00 and TC2347 are also on its interchange list.
