Keep your steering geometry tight and your ride composed with the Dorman - OE Solutions Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly 527-416. This complete assembly drops in as a direct replacement for the factory assembly on GM full-size trucks and SUVs, including the 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, the 2021-2025 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, plus the 2022 Silverado 1500 LTD/NUEVA and Sierra 1500 Limited (engine: All). See the Buyer's Guide tab for the complete application list.
The control arm locates the wheel and connects it to the frame while allowing normal suspension travel, and its integrated ball joint provides the pivoting connection that lets the steering knuckle move. Dorman's evaluation process is intended to support a smooth ride, stability, and predictable handling.
- Complete repair: ships with a pre-installed, pre-greased ball joint and rubber bushings, plus a locking nut, to save time and labor.
- Stamped steel construction: the arm is stamped steel with a painted finish and additional coatings that add rust and corrosion resistance.
- Sealed ball joint: the press-in ball joint uses a 16 mm threaded stud (2 mm pitch) and a polymer bearing with a dust boot; it is not greaseable and no grease fitting is included.
If a worn control arm or ball joint is the cause, signs may include clunking or knocking over bumps, loose or wandering steering, and uneven tire wear — diagnose the cause before replacing. Manufacturer part number 527-416. Country of origin: Thailand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What comes with this assembly?
It's a complete unit: a stamped steel control arm with a pre-installed, pre-greased ball joint, rubber bushings, a dust boot, and a locking nut, so you replace the whole assembly in one part.
Which vehicles does part 527-416 fit?
It's a direct-fit replacement for the 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021-2025 Cadillac Escalade/ESV, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon and Yukon XL, plus 2022 Silverado LTD/NUEVA and Sierra Limited. Check the Buyer's Guide.
Is the ball joint greaseable?
No. The ball joint comes pre-greased and sealed with a dust boot; it is not greaseable and no grease fitting is included.
What is the control arm made of?
The control arm is stamped steel with a painted finish, and additional coatings add rust and corrosion resistance.
What are signs this part may need replacing?
Clunking or knocking over bumps, loose or wandering steering, and uneven tire wear can indicate a worn control arm or ball joint. Diagnose the cause first, since these symptoms can have other sources.
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