Dorman 526-478 front right lower control arm with ball joint for the 2014-2016 Kia Sportage and other vehicles connects the steering knuckle to the chassis. The bushings let the arm swing with suspension travel, and the ball joint lets the knuckle pivot.
- Steel bushings and a polymer bearing
- Testing intended to support a smooth, stable ride and directional stability
- Ball joint and bushings pre-installed, saving time and labor
- Powder-coated boxed steel arm with additional coatings for rust and corrosion resistance
- Ball joint with a polychloroprene dust boot
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 526-478 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2014-2016 Kia Sportage and other vehicles
- Position: Front right lower
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A clunk over bumps, loose or wandering steering or uneven front tire wear can mean a worn control arm bushing or ball joint. Tie rod ends, sway bar links, struts or a wheel bearing can be behind these signs too, so find the cause before buying a new arm.
Fits
This control arm with ball joint fits the 2014-2016 Kia Sportage, the 2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson and the 2015 Hyundai IX35. It directly replaces the original assembly on these vehicles. This listing is one arm for the front right; the front left of that axle is a separate part and is normally replaced at the same time.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front right lower
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Distance between bushings: 312.5 mm
- Maximum length: 369 mm
- Bushing inside diameter: 12.2 mm and 14.3 mm
- Bushing length: 55 mm and 60 mm
- Mounting holes: 2, 12.2 mm and 14.3 mm in diameter
- Thread size: 21 mm
- Ball joint stud length: 16.5 mm
Build and materials
- Type: boxed control arm with ball joint
- Control arm material: steel
- Finish: powder coated
- Bushing material: steel
- Bearing material: polymer
- Dust boot material: polychloroprene
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One control arm with a pre-installed ball joint, one bolt and one nut. A castle nut, cotter pin and grease fitting are not included, and old fasteners may not be reusable.
Installation notes
- The ball joint is a bolt-in type with a pinch stud.
- The ball joint is pre-greased and has no grease fitting.
Interchange: 102-7812
CA13083 · 545012S600 · 545013W500 · 545013W600 · RK622768 · CMS901211
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
102-7812, CA13083, 545012S600, 545013W500, 545013W600, RK622768, CMS901211
