Dorman 527-525 front lower control arm with ball joint for the 2017-2025 Tesla 3 connects the front wheel assembly to the chassis. This Dorman control arm is a direct replacement for the original equipment assembly.
- Part of the Dorman OE Solutions line
- Pre-installed ball joint and bushings save time and labor
- Pre-greased assembly with a grease fitting
- Steel control arm of casting/forged construction with a threaded ball joint stud
- Additional coatings for rust and corrosion resistance
- Tested for a smooth ride, directional stability and predictable dynamics
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 527-525 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2017-2025 Tesla 3
- Position: Front lower forward
- Material: Steel control arm, steel and rubber bushings
- Condition: New
A clunk over bumps, loose steering feel or uneven front tire wear can point to a worn control arm or ball joint. These signs alone do not prove this arm is at fault, since a worn tie rod end can feel much the same.
Fits
This Dorman suspension control arm and ball joint assembly fits the 2017-2025 Tesla 3, which takes two, one on each side of the front axle. This listing is one piece, and both sides are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front lower forward
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
- Mounting hole diameters: 14.2 mm and 14.1 mm (2 holes)
- Ball joint stud: threaded, 22.52 mm long, 14 mm thread diameter
- Maximum length: 327.5 mm
- Maximum width: 110 mm
Build and materials
- Construction: casting/forged
- Control arm material: steel
- Bushing material: steel and rubber
- Pre-greased, with grease fitting
- Grade: standard replacement
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One control arm, one ball joint and one nut, with a grease fitting and mounting hardware.
Interchange: CA8996 · RK623785 · GS95131 · CMS95131 · 104434100D · 104434100E · 134434100B · 134434110B
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Dorman lower control arm right for the 2017-2025 Tesla 3?
Yes. Dorman 527-525 is a front lower forward control arm with ball joint for the 2017-2025 Tesla 3, and the car takes two, one on each side of the front axle.
Are the Dorman control arm bushings already installed on this arm?
Yes. Dorman 527-525 comes with the ball joint and bushings pre-installed. The bushings are steel and rubber.
Does this control arm come with a nut and a grease fitting?
Yes. The listing has one control arm, one ball joint and one nut, plus mounting hardware and a grease fitting. The assembly is pre-greased.
What size is the ball joint stud on this control arm?
The stud is threaded, 22.52 mm long, with a 14 mm thread diameter. The two mounting holes measure 14.2 mm and 14.1 mm.
Does Dorman 527-525 cross-reference to RK623785?
Yes. RK623785 is one of the numbers on this part's Interchange line, along with CA8996 and GS95131.
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