Mevotech Supreme CMS20456 front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima and other vehicles joins the steering knuckle to the chassis and lets the wheel pivot as the suspension moves. This Mevotech Supreme control arm comes as an assembly with the ball joint and rubber bushings.
- Mevotech Supreme line, engineered in-house with application-specific upgrades for durability
- Patented BiMetallic greaseable sintered bearing for high heat and high load on unitized aluminum control arms
- Forged aluminum control arm with a thicker cross section and a filled-in hole or recess for added durability
- Added surface treatment on the ball joint that prevents rust build-up
- Application-specific ball stud system with a larger sphere
- Pre-applied nylok thread adhesive keeps fasteners secure and vibration resistant
Quick facts
- Part: Mevotech Supreme CMS20456 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2002-2006 Nissan Altima and other vehicles
- Position: Front left lower
- Material: Aluminum (control arm)
- Condition: New
A worn control arm or ball joint can show up as clunking over bumps, loose or wandering steering, or uneven tire wear. Worn sway bar links, tie rod ends, struts or a wheel bearing can be behind similar signs too, so find the cause before buying. Each side of the front axle takes one arm; this listing is the front left, the front right is a separate part, and the two are normally fitted together.
Fits
This lower control arm fits the front left of the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima and the 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front left lower
- Quantity per application: 1
- Control arm maximum width: 17.9 in
- Control arm maximum length: 14.6 in
- Ball joint stud type: Threaded
Build and materials
- Control arm material: Aluminum
- Bushing material: Rubber
- Bearing material: Sintered metal
- Pre-greased and greaseable: Yes
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One control arm with ball joint, rubber bushings and mounting hardware, plus a grease fitting and a hex nut.
Installation notes
- The control arm arrives pre-greased, and the 90 degree SAE grease fitting makes later servicing simple.
- The hex nut is part-specific, which speeds up ball joint installation.
- Labor Saver designs, tools and hardware are meant to make installation faster and easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CMS20456 a control arm for the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima?
Yes. Mevotech Supreme CMS20456 is the front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima. The front right side takes a separate part.
Is this a control arm for the 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima?
Yes. Mevotech Supreme CMS20456 also fits the front left side of the 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima. The right side is ordered separately.
Does the control arm and ball joint assembly come with bushings and a grease fitting?
Yes. This control arm comes with rubber bushings, mounting hardware, a 90 degree SAE grease fitting and a part-specific hex nut, along with the ball joint.
What is the CMS20456 control arm made of?
The control arm is forged aluminum, with rubber bushings and a sintered metal bearing. The ball joint stud is threaded.
Can the ball joint on this control arm be greased?
Yes. The ball joint is greaseable, and the included 90 degree SAE grease fitting is there for servicing it.
