Delphi TC5542 front right lower control arm with ball joint for the 2010-2013 Mazda 3 and other vehicles connects the front right wheel to the car and pivots with the suspension. It is sold as a control arm and ball joint assembly, so the arm and the joint are replaced in one piece.
- Withstands temperatures below -40 °C and above 120 °C and is exposed to 720 hours of salt spray in testing
- 100% crack detection and ultrasonic flaw detection on each control arm
- Ball studs machined to micron tolerances for durability and smooth joint operation
- Robot-welded control arm for consistent performance and quality
- Anti-corrosion protection applied to each part
Quick facts
- Part: Delphi TC5542 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2010-2013 Mazda 3 and other vehicles
- Position: Front right lower
- Condition: New
A worn control arm or ball joint can bring a clunk over bumps, loose steering or uneven tire wear. Before replacing it, look over the ball joint boot and the arm with the car parked, checking for tears, grease leaks, bends or rust, since worn tires or other suspension parts can produce similar symptoms.
Fits
It fits the 2010-2013 Mazda 3 and the 2010-2013 Mazda 3 Sport, and the front right position takes one. Plan to replace both front arms together; this listing is one arm for the front right, and the front left is ordered separately.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front right lower
- Quantity: 1 for the front right position
Build and materials
- Condition: new
- Construction: robot-welded
Interchange: 102-7615 · 623.45034 · 521-998 · BBM2-34-300 · BBM2-34-300A
KSC5503 · BJ651015 · CB65094 · CB65094PR · RK621270 · CMS801004 · JTC7815
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
102-7615, 623.45034, 521-998, KSC5503, BJ651015, CB65094, CB65094PR, RK621270, BBM2-34-300, BBM2-34-300A, CMS801004, JTC7815
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this control arm with ball joint the right one for the 2010-2013 Mazda 3?
Yes. Delphi TC5542 is a front right lower control arm with ball joint for the 2010-2013 Mazda 3 and the 2010-2013 Mazda 3 Sport, one per front right side.
Does the Delphi TC5542 come with the ball joint already attached?
Yes. The ball joint is part of the Delphi TC5542 assembly, with ball studs machined to micron tolerances for durability and smooth joint operation.
How is this front right lower control arm protected against rust?
Anti-corrosion protection is applied to each part, and these arms are exposed to 720 hours of salt spray in testing.
Could a clunk from the front right over bumps be a worn ball joint?
It can be one sign of a worn ball joint or arm, though other suspension parts can also clunk. If the noise is new, have the front suspension checked promptly rather than driving on it.
Is Delphi TC5542 a replacement for part number BBM2-34-300?
Yes. BBM2-34-300 is among the numbers this Delphi TC5542 control arm replaces.
