Mevotech Supreme CMS20457 front right lower control arm with ball joint for the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima and other vehicles links the wheel to the chassis. The ball joint and bushings come with the arm as one assembly.
- Mevotech Supreme control arm engineered in-house with application-specific upgrades for durability
- Patented sintered bearings with BiMetallic technology, a greaseable sintered bearing for unitized aluminum control arms
- Forged aluminum control arm with a thicker cross section and a filled-in hole/recess
- Additional surface treatment that prevents rust build-up for longer ball joint life
- Application-specific ball stud system with a larger sphere
- Pre-applied nylok thread adhesive that keeps fasteners secure and vibration resistant
Quick facts
- Part: Mevotech Supreme CMS20457 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2002-2006 Nissan Altima and other vehicles
- Position: Front right lower
- Material: Aluminum control arm
- Condition: New
A clunk over bumps, loose steering or uneven tire wear can mean a worn ball joint or bushing in the lower arm. Before you replace this control arm and ball joint assembly, rule out a worn tie rod end, strut or sway bar link, which can make similar noises.
Fits
A lower control arm for the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima, this front right arm also fits the 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima. Each car takes one on this side; the front left is ordered separately, and the two sides are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front right lower
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 on this side
- Maximum width: 17.9 in
- Maximum length: 14.6 in
- Ball joint stud type: threaded
Build and materials
- Control arm material: aluminum
- Bushing material: rubber
- Bearing material: sintered metal
- Greaseable: yes, and pre-greased
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One control arm with ball joint, rubber bushings, mounting hardware, a 90 degree SAE grease fitting and a part-specific hex nut for the ball joint.
Installation notes
- Comes pre-greased, and the grease fitting allows servicing later.
- Labor Saver design, tools and hardware are intended to make installation faster and easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this 2002-2006 Nissan Altima control arm fit the front right side?
Yes, Mevotech Supreme CMS20457 is a front right lower control arm, and the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima takes one on that side; the left side is a separate part.
Is this front right lower control arm a 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima control arm too?
Yes. Mevotech Supreme CMS20457 fits the 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima, which takes one on this side.
What hardware comes with the CMS20457 control arm?
It comes with the ball joint, rubber bushings, mounting hardware, a 90 degree SAE grease fitting and a part-specific hex nut for the ball joint.
Is the ball joint on this control arm greaseable?
Yes. It is pre-greased, uses a sintered metal bearing and comes with a 90 degree SAE grease fitting for servicing later.
How can I tell if the ball joint in a lower control arm is worn?
Look for a clunk over bumps, loose steering or uneven tire wear, which can mean a worn ball joint or bushing; a shop can check the joint for play.
