DT Spare Parts4.61999Art. 4.61999£16.99
Also known as: Control arm bearing, Bearing, control arm
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The control arm bearing is a precision bearing that allows the suspension control arm to pivot smoothly through its range of movement while supporting the radial loads imposed by the wheel and tyre. Distinct from a control arm bush (which is a rubber component), the bearing is a steel rolling-element unit pressed into the arm or subframe. When it wears, steering response deteriorates and a characteristic clunk or knock develops over bumps. CarParts247 stocks control arm bearings from Febi and SKF for applications where this individual component is serviceable, offering a cost-effective alternative to replacing the entire control arm assembly.
It is important to distinguish between a control arm bearing and a control arm bush. Bushes are rubber-to-metal components that absorb vibration and allow limited angular movement. Bearings allow true rotational movement and are found where the arm pivots repeatedly through a significant arc, such as on multi-link rear suspensions.
Worn control arm bearings produce a knock or thud over rough roads and pot-holes, often accompanied by a vague or wandering steering feel. The bearing is confirmed as the fault by checking for radial play at the bearing location with the arm unloaded.
Control arm bearing replacement requires a hydraulic press in most cases. Because the bearing is a low-cost component relative to the arm assembly, this repair is cost-effective if the arm and ball joint are otherwise in good condition. Where the full arm is worn or corroded, a complete arm replacement may be more practical.
Commonly searched OE numbers fitting Control Arm Bearing from the TecDoc catalogue.