Dorman 522-243 front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2012-2013 Mercedes-Benz S350 and other vehicles links the wheel to the chassis. The Dorman suspension control arm and ball joint assembly is a direct replacement for the original equipment on specific applications.
- Dorman OE Solutions line
- Pre-installed ball joint and rubber bushings, saving time and labor
- Aluminum control arm with casting/forged construction
- Additional coatings for rust and corrosion resistance
- Pre-greased assembly with a threaded ball joint stud, 14 mm thread diameter
- Tested for a smooth, stable ride and directional stability
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 522-243 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2012-2013 Mercedes-Benz S350 and other vehicles
- Position: Front left lower rearward
- Material: Aluminum control arm, rubber bushings
- Condition: New
A clunk over bumps, uneven tire wear or steering that wanders can mean a worn arm, bushing or ball joint. Other front-end parts can produce these symptoms too, so before replacing it, look over the arm's bushings for cracks or tears with the engine off. Replacing the left and right arms as a pair is the usual approach, and this listing is one arm for the front left; the front right is a separate part, and each side takes one.
Fits
The 2012-2013 Mercedes-Benz S350, the 2010-2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 and the 2007-2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 are among the Mercedes-Benz models this arm fits. If your car is not one of those, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left lower rearward
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 for this position
- Control arm maximum length: 237 mm
- Control arm maximum width: 288.5 mm
- Mounting hole diameter: 12.3 mm
- Mounting hole quantity: 1
- Ball joint stud length: 24 mm
- Ball joint thread diameter: 14 mm
Build and materials
- Construction: casting/forged
- Control arm material: aluminum
- Bushing material: rubber
- Ball joint stud type: threaded
- Pre-greased: yes
- Grade: standard replacement
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: Taiwan
In the box
One control arm with the ball joint and bushings installed, plus mounting hardware. A grease fitting is not included.
Interchange: 102-7055
TC2333 · CA4919 · 6CB10449 · RK621763 · 2213306707 · 2213308107 · 221330810780 · CMS101205 · 2606647 · SK522243 · X31CJ2518 · V307627 · V3076271
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
102-7055, TC2333, CA4919, 6CB10449, RK621763, 2213306707, 2213308107, 221330810780, CMS101205, 2606647, SK522243, X31CJ2518, V307627, V3076271
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this Dorman lower control arm fit the 2010-2013 Mercedes-Benz S400?
Yes. Dorman 522-243 fits the 2010-2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 in the front left lower rearward position. Owners of other cars can find theirs in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this Dorman suspension control arm right for the 2007-2013 Mercedes-Benz S550?
Yes. Dorman 522-243 fits the 2007-2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 on the front left side. The front right takes its own separate part.
Are Dorman control arm bushings included with this arm?
Yes. This control arm arrives with rubber bushings and the ball joint already installed, along with mounting hardware.
What size is this Dorman control arm?
Dorman 522-243 measures 237 mm long and 288.5 mm wide at its maximum, with a 12.3 mm mounting hole and a 14 mm ball joint thread diameter.
What signs can a worn front lower control arm or ball joint show?
A clunk over bumps, uneven tire wear or steering that wanders can be signs of wear in the arm, bushings or ball joint. A shop can measure ball joint play.
