{"id":170220,"date":"2025-05-23T20:45:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T03:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=170220"},"modified":"2025-08-26T17:59:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T00:59:50","slug":"where-is-the-control-arm-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-control-arm-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is the Control Arm Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column170220_533f5b-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column170220_533f5b-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column170220_533f5b-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column170220_533f5b-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column170220_533f5b-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column170220_533f5b-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column170220_533f5b-b9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column170220_533f5b-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column170220_533f5b-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column170220_533f5b-b9 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-904689  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-ffd5dd\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading170220_40241d-93, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading170220_40241d-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading170220_40241d-93\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading170220_40241d-93 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading170220_40241d-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading170220_40241d-93\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading170220_40241d-93 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading170220_40241d-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading170220_40241d-93\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading170220_40241d-93 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading170220_40241d-93\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>Control arms are typically found in the frontmost part of the suspension system, specifically the front axle.<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These are responsible for connecting the wheel assembly to the framework of the vehicle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips to access the control arms include wearing protective equipment, using jackstands on a flat, even surface to raise the vehicle, and making sure to remove other parts in the way before attempting to inspect the control arms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where is the Control Arm Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> <strong>Control arms are typically located in the frontmost part of the suspension system, specifically the front axle. They can be found between the front wheels and the frame of the vehicle, connecting them together.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/left-rear-lower-control-arm-2005-nissan-suv.jpg\" alt=\"left rear lower control arm 2005 nissan suv\" class=\"wp-image-181450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/left-rear-lower-control-arm-2005-nissan-suv.jpg 852w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/left-rear-lower-control-arm-2005-nissan-suv-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/left-rear-lower-control-arm-2005-nissan-suv-768x741.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/left-rear-lower-control-arm-2005-nissan-suv-150x145.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Left rear lower control arm 2005 Nissan SUV | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Control arms are a major part of your vehicle&rsquo;s front suspension system, but there are also control arms on the rear suspension on many vehicles. It&rsquo;s the component responsible for connecting the wheel assembly to the framework of the vehicle, allowing the wheels to move up and down without risking the wheels moving forward or backward while driving. This keeps vehicles aligned with the road, all while boosting stability, ride comfort, steering control, and shock absorption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Control Arm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/control-arm-and-suspension-diagram-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"control arm and suspension diagram\" class=\"wp-image-181451\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diagram showing the location of the upper and lower control arms | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s generally a good idea to inspect or access your vehicle&rsquo;s control arms if you believe they&rsquo;re due for a replacement. These components are prone to wear and tear, often sustaining damage due to potholes, corrosion, and natural degradation from constant use. If you want to access the control arm of a vehicle, it&rsquo;s a good idea to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Park the vehicle on a flat and even surface before attempting to access it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lift the vehicle with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/jack-stand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"jack stands\">jack stands<\/a> and supports to help you access the undercarriage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear protective equipment such as safety gloves and goggles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove any parts connected to the control arms before attempting to remove or replace them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rsi-card\">\n  <div class=\"rsi-thumb\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/d_noimage.jpg\/b_white\/e_sharpen,e_auto_brightness,e_auto_contrast\/f_auto\/q_auto:eco,dpr_auto\/w_873,h_873,c_pad\/images\/set-repc281511-4_1\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rsi-info\">\n    <span class=\"rsi-title\">Best Brands for Control Arms<\/span>\n    <span class=\"rsi-desc\">See which brands carry the best control arms. Compare material, weigh pros and cons, check for warranty coverage, and select control arms that work best for you.<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/best-brands-for-control-arms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Discover Your Options\">Discover Your Options<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where is the Control Arm Typically Located? 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