Dorman 526-897 front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2014-2017 Chevrolet Caprice and other vehicles links the front left wheel to the chassis and pivots on its ball joint. This control arm and ball joint assembly directly replaces the original assembly on specific vehicle applications.
- Ball joint and bushings are pre-installed on the arm
- Pre-greased ball joint with a threaded stud, 14 mm thread diameter
- Steel control arm of casting/forged construction
- Steel and rubber bushings
- Additional coatings resist rust and corrosion
- Part of the Dorman OE Solutions line
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 526-897 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2014-2017 Chevrolet Caprice and other vehicles
- Position: Front left lower rearward
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A clunk over bumps, loose or wandering steering, or uneven front tire wear can mean a worn ball joint or bushing. These signs alone do not prove this arm is the problem; a worn strut mount can produce a similar noise.
Fits
It fits the 2014-2017 Chevrolet Caprice and the 2014-2017 Chevrolet SS. This listing is one arm for the front left; the front right is a separate part, and the two are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left lower rearward
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 for this side
- Mounting hole diameter: 12.2 mm
- Ball joint thread diameter: 14 mm
- Ball joint stud length: 43.4 mm
- Control arm maximum width: 50.5 mm
- Control arm maximum length: 359.5 mm
Build and materials
- Type: standard replacement control arm with ball joint
- Construction: casting/forged
- Control arm material: steel
- Bushing material: rubber and steel
- Ball joint: threaded stud, pre-installed, pre-greased
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: Taiwan
In the box
One control arm with its ball joint and bushings. This listing holds one arm, and the front left takes one. Mounting hardware and a grease fitting are not included, so plan on new bolts, since the old ones may not be reusable.
Interchange: 92262619 · CK623276
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dorman 526-897 control arm right for the 2014-2017 Chevrolet SS?
Yes. Dorman 526-897 is a front left lower control arm with ball joint that fits the 2014-2017 Chevrolet SS and the 2014-2017 Chevrolet Caprice.
Does this Dorman control arm come with the ball joint and bushings?
Yes. Dorman 526-897 has the ball joint and bushings pre-installed on the arm. Mounting hardware and a grease fitting are not included.
What size is the ball joint stud on this front left lower control arm?
The ball joint has a threaded stud with a 14 mm thread diameter and a stud length of 43.4 mm.
How can I tell if a front lower control arm ball joint or bushing is worn?
Common signs are a clunk over bumps, wandering steering or cracked, torn bushing rubber you can see with the car parked. A shop can test ball joint play safely.
Is Dorman 526-897 a replacement for part number 92262619?
Yes. 92262619 is listed as an interchange number for Dorman 526-897, along with CK623276.
