Dorman 526-687 front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2018-2022 BMW i3s and other vehicles connects the front left wheel to the suspension and lets it move with the road. This Dorman OE Solutions suspension control arm went through industry-leading testing for a smooth, stable and safe ride.
- Ball joint, rubber bushings and dust boot come installed on the arm to save time and labor
- Pre-greased ball joint with a threaded stud, 16 mm thread diameter and 1.5 mm thread pitch
- Forged aluminum arm with a painted finish
- Additional coatings resist rust and corrosion
- Dorman OE Solutions line, standard replacement grade
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 526-687 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2018-2022 BMW i3s and other vehicles
- Position: Front left lower
- Material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
A clunk over bumps, uneven tire wear or a pull to one side can mean the arm or its ball joint is worn, though a worn tie rod end or wheel bearing can produce similar signs, so find the real cause before you replace the arm.
Fits
It fits the 2018-2022 BMW i3s and the 2014-2021 BMW i3, and each takes one for this position. This listing is one front left arm; the front right is a separate part, and both sides are normally replaced together. As a control arm and ball joint assembly, it is a direct replacement for the original equipment on these vehicles.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front left lower
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Length: 367 mm
- Maximum width: 330 mm
- Distance between bushings (center bore to center bore): 330 mm
- Bushing length: 83 mm and 54 mm
- Mounting holes: 2
- Mounting hole, bore and bushing inside diameter: 12.2 mm
- Cone outside diameter: 19 mm
- Ball joint stud length: 21.9 mm
- Thread: 16 mm diameter, 1.5 mm pitch, clockwise (right)
Build and materials
- Type: Forged control arm with ball joint
- Material: Aluminum
- Finish: Painted
- Bushing material: Rubber
- Bearing material: Polymer
- Ball joint: Installed, pre-greased, not greaseable
- Grade: Standard replacement
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Turkey
In the box
One control arm and one nut. A cotter pin is not included, so plan on a new one. No grease fitting is included.
Interchange: 31106863739 · CA13119 · 4CB10879 · CMS101608
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
31106863739, CA13119, 4CB10879, CMS101608
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Dorman 526-687 fit the 2014-2021 BMW i3?
Yes. The Dorman 526-687 fits the 2014-2021 BMW i3 and the 2018-2022 BMW i3s at the front left lower position, one per vehicle for that side.
Do Dorman control arm bushings come installed on the 526-687?
Yes. The rubber bushings are pre-installed on the arm, along with the ball joint and dust boot, so the assembly arrives as one piece.
Does this Dorman control arm come with a nut and mounting hardware?
Yes. Dorman 526-687 includes one nut and the mounting hardware. A cotter pin and a grease fitting are not included.
What is this Dorman lower control arm made of?
The arm is forged aluminum with a painted finish. The bushings are rubber, and the bearing material is polymer.
Is the Dorman OE Solutions control arm greaseable?
No. The ball joint comes pre-greased, and this assembly is not greaseable and has no grease fitting included.
