Dorman 526-183 front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2007-2017 Jeep Compass and other vehicles is a reinforced replacement for arms prone to cracking. A lower control arm locates the wheel and lets it move with the suspension. It belongs to the Dorman OE FIX line.
- Reinforced stamped steel arm for increased durability
- Steel bushings and a polymer bearing
- Pinch-type ball joint stud with a polychloroprene dust boot
- One bolt and one nut included for mounting
- Built to exacting specifications for a predictable installation
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 526-183 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2007-2017 Jeep Compass and other vehicles
- Position: Front left lower
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A cracked arm, a clunk from the front end over bumps or uneven front tire wear can mean the arm or its ball joint is worn. Before you replace this arm, rule out other worn front suspension parts, such as a sway bar link or tie rod end, that can make similar noises.
Fits
This control arm fits the 2007-2017 Jeep Compass, the 2007-2017 Jeep Patriot and the 2007-2012 Dodge Caliber. This listing is one arm for the front left, which takes one; the front right is a separate part, and the two sides are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left lower
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 for this side
- Length: 388.5 mm
- Maximum length: 338 mm
- Maximum width: 339.8 mm
- Distance between bushings: 311.5 mm
- Mounting hole diameter: 14.3 mm, 2 mounting holes
- Bushing inside diameter: 14.2 mm
- Bushing length: 54 mm and 60 mm
- Ball joint stud length: 11.5 mm
Build and materials
- Construction: stamped, reinforced
- Control arm material: steel
- Finish: painted
- Bushing material: steel
- Bearing material: polymer
- Ball joint: bolt-in mounting, pinch stud
- Dust boot material: polychloroprene
- Grade: standard replacement
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One control arm with its ball joint and bushings installed, one bolt and one nut. A castle nut, cotter pin and grease fitting are not included, so plan on new hardware for those rather than reusing old pieces.
Installation notes
- The ball joint and bushings come installed in the arm.
- The ball joint is pre-greased and is not greaseable.
Interchange: 5105041AA · 5105041AB · 5105041AC · 5105041AD · 5105041AE · 5105041AF · 5105041AG · 5105041AH · 5105041AI · CA13108 · RK620066 · CMS25188 · 2606342
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
5105041AA, 5105041AB, 5105041AC, 5105041AD, 5105041AE, 5105041AF, 5105041AG, 5105041AH, 5105041AI, CA13108, RK620066, CMS25188, 2606342
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a control arm for the 2007-2017 Jeep Patriot?
Yes. Dorman 526-183 fits the 2007-2017 Jeep Patriot on the front left lower side, and this side takes one arm.
Can I use this as a control arm for the 2007-2017 Jeep Compass?
Yes. This front left lower control arm fits the 2007-2017 Jeep Compass. The front right side is a separate part.
What is the Dorman suspension control arm and ball joint assembly made of?
The Dorman 526-183 arm is stamped steel with a painted finish and steel bushings. Its dust boot is polychloroprene, and its bearing material is polymer.
Does this Dorman control arm come with a bolt?
Yes. This arm comes with one bolt and one nut. A castle nut, cotter pin and grease fitting are not included.
Is the ball joint on this Dorman control arm greaseable?
No. The ball joint is pre-greased and has no grease fitting, so it is not designed to be greased later.
