MOOG Chassis Products RK621263 front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2007-2015 Mini Cooper connects the front left wheel to the body and lets it move with the suspension. It replaces the arm, ball joint and bushings as one unit.
- Pre-installed, pre-greased ball joint with a sealed socket for maintenance-free operation
- Rubber bushings for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
- Heat-treated to inhibit premature failure
- Coated studs and an e-coated control arm to inhibit premature deterioration
- Precision tolerances for installation and steering alignment
Quick facts
- Part: MOOG Chassis Products RK621263 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2007-2015 Mini Cooper
- Position: Front left lower
- Material: Stamped steel control arm, rubber bushings
- Condition: New
A clunk over bumps, uneven tire wear or a wandering steering feel can mean a worn arm, ball joint or bushing. A worn sway bar link can clunk too, so these signs alone do not prove the arm is the problem.
Fits
This 2007-2015 Mini Cooper control arm is a direct-fit replacement for the front left lower position. This listing is one arm for the front left; the front right is a separate part, and both are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front left lower
- Quantity per application: 1
- Control arm maximum length: 11.59 in
- Ball joint mounting type: Press in
- Ball joint stud type: Threaded
- Adjustable: No
Build and materials
- Control arm material: Stamped steel
- Bushing material: Rubber
- Ball joint: Pre-greased
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Taiwan
In the box
One control arm with ball joint, bushings and mounting hardware. A grease fitting is not included. This listing holds one arm, and the front left position takes one.
Interchange: 521-073 · 526-943
45D1911 · 62234023 · TC2330 · TC3313 · TC882 · CB29023PR · CB29113PR · 12529 · 5CB10454 · CB29023 · FA3560 · CMS101113 · MS101113 · 31124048627 · 31126772301 · 2606571 · QSA1708S · 5071984 · JTC1984 · JTC962
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
45D1911, 62234023, TC2330, TC3313, TC882, 521-073, 526-943, CB29023PR, CB29113PR, 12529, 5CB10454, CB29023, FA3560, CMS101113, MS101113, 31124048627, 31126772301, 2606571, QSA1708S, 5071984, JTC1984, JTC962
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the front control arm for the 2007-2015 Mini Cooper?
Yes. MOOG Chassis Products RK621263 is the front left lower control arm for the 2007-2015 Mini Cooper. The front right side is a separate part.
Does this control arm and ball joint assembly come with bushings and hardware?
Yes. The MOOG Chassis Products RK621263 includes the ball joint, rubber bushings and mounting hardware. A grease fitting is not included.
Do I need to grease the ball joint on this control arm?
No. The ball joint arrives pre-greased with a sealed socket for maintenance-free operation, and no grease fitting comes with the arm.
How can I tell if the ball joint or bushings on a lower control arm are worn?
Cracked or torn bushings, a clunk over bumps, uneven tire wear or wandering steering can point to wear. A shop can safely check ball joint play.
Is this lower control arm made of stamped steel?
Yes. The control arm is stamped steel with rubber bushings. The arm is e-coated and the studs are coated to inhibit premature deterioration.
