Mercury Mystique Control Arm Assembly Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(14)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(14)

Control Arm Assembly Replacement Service

How much does a Control Arm Assembly Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercury Mystique Control Arm Assembly Replacement is $174 with $79 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1995 Mercury MystiqueL4-2.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Lower Right ReplacementEstimate$533.17Shop/Dealer Price$647.72 - $968.85
1998 Mercury MystiqueV6-2.5LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$541.31Shop/Dealer Price$662.91 - $1005.16
2000 Mercury MystiqueL4-2.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Lower Right ReplacementEstimate$513.17Shop/Dealer Price$627.73 - $948.88
1995 Mercury MystiqueV6-2.5LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Lower Right ReplacementEstimate$672.31Shop/Dealer Price$826.64 - $1267.12
1997 Mercury MystiqueV6-2.5LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$948.90Shop/Dealer Price$1129.90 - $1580.33
1996 Mercury MystiqueL4-2.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$409.79Shop/Dealer Price$498.51 - $742.12
1996 Mercury MystiqueL4-2.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Upper Right ReplacementEstimate$467.03Shop/Dealer Price$567.16 - $843.09
1995 Mercury MystiqueL4-2.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Upper Right ReplacementEstimate$414.79Shop/Dealer Price$503.74 - $747.54
Show example Mercury Mystique Control Arm Assembly Replacement prices

What is a control arm and how does it work?

A control arm is a suspension component, usually made of heavy gauge steel or aluminum, that links the steering knuckle in the front — or axle carrier in the rear — to the frame of the vehicle. Many vehicles have upper and lower control arms. The inboard link(s) of the arm securely bolt to the frame of the vehicle through rubber bushings, while the outboard link of the control arm connects to the steering knuckle through a ball joint; all of which allow the control of the up and down movement of the steering knuckle or axle carrier. This minimizes the transmission of shock and vibration to the vehicle’s body.

When to consider replacing a control arm:

The structural portion of the control arm can last the life of the vehicle — except for cases of corrosion or crash damage. However, the rubber bushings and the ball joint in a control arm have a limited life. A mechanic should investigate if you notice:

  • Wheel alignment difficulties. Should the bushings, or the ball joint, in a control arm be worn, it will be impossible to properly align the vehicle. The worn components, or the entire arm, must be replaced.
  • Vehicle won’t track straight or pulls to one side. A car will not track straight and may require constant steering correction if there is a worn, bent, or loose control arm.
  • Clunking or squeaking noise. A loose control arm, or a control arm with dried out, rotted, or loose bushings, may move enough to cause detectable noise from the suspension as you go over bumps in the road.
  • Vehicle pulls to one side only when braking. Worn bushings or ball joints can allow control arm to shift when braking, causing the vehicle to pull to one side. Although, this could also be caused by brake calipers.

How do mechanics replace a control arm?

  • The vehicle is raised and supported on steel jack stands, and the wheel and tire assembly is removed.
  • Stabilizer bar links are detached from the control arm, if applicable. ABS wiring to the wheel speed sensor, if routed along the arm, is disconnected.
  • Control arm mounting bolts are detached from the frame and from the axle carrier if the control arm is in the rear.
  • For front control arms connected to the steering knuckle via a ball joint, the nut is removed from the ball joint stud and the stud is pushed through the steering knuckle to free the arm.
  • The arm is lowered from the vehicle and examined by the mechanic to confirm that the noise, or other problem, actually originated from a defect in the arm.
  • The new arm is installed using new mounting bolts if required by the service manual. In many cases, the fasteners must be tightened with the vehicle weight on the suspension in order to ensure the bushings are in a neutral, or resting, position.
  • The vehicle is lowered and road tested to confirm the problem is resolved. Replacing a control arm will change the vehicle alignment settings and the mechanic will refer you to a professional alignment shop to have the vehicle alignment set to factory specifications.

Is it safe to drive with a control arm problem?

No. If the car wanders on the road, pulls to one side, or noise from the suspension is loud, you need to schedule repair right away. Should the problem be limited to low levels of noise, such as clunking or squeaking, continued use of the car is reasonable until you can schedule a repair. Should the control arms be damaged as a result of a collision, it would be unsafe to drive the car until it is repaired.

When replacing a control arm keep in mind:

  • The number of control arm types vary from vehicle to vehicle depending on the design of the vehicle suspension.
  • Control arms should be replaced in pairs — arms on both sides of a front or rear axle — if the reason for replacement is worn control arm bushings or a worn ball joint.
  • All other suspension components should be inspected when control arms are replaced because looseness, damage, or excessive wear in other parts of the suspension system will make it impossible to perform a wheel alignment after the control arms are replaced.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Mercury mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mercury owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(14)

Rating Summary
12
2
0
0
0
12
2
0
0
0

AL

12 years of experience
234 reviews
AL
12 years of experience
Mercury Mystique V6-2.5L - Alternator - Denver, Colorado
very professional and knowledgeable!!!

James

12 years of experience
233 reviews
James
12 years of experience
Mercury Mystique L4-2.0L - Oil Change - San Rafael, California
On time. Got it done. Great price. Great service.

Russell

24 years of experience
356 reviews
Russell
24 years of experience
Mercury Mystique L4-2.0L - Basic Inspection - Vancouver, Washington
The amount of time and effort Russell put into my car was more than I could have asked for.

Steven

26 years of experience
72 reviews
Steven
26 years of experience
Mercury Mystique V6-2.5L - Car is not starting - El Cajon, California

Excellent Rating

(14)

Rating Summary
12
2
0
0
0
12
2
0
0
0
Number of Mercury Mystique services completed
154+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mercury MECHANICS
600+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Buy a Good Quality Car Charger
It’s It’s probably happened to you before, you’re out running errands only to realize your cell phone battery has died. So now what? This is why it’s a great idea to have a portable car charger in your car at...
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Ignition Trigger
If your car is hard to start, not starting at all, or its Check Engine Light comes on, you may need to replace the ignition trigger.
How Long Does a Distributor O Ring Last?
The The distributor is part of the ignition system in your vehicle and its purpose is to route high voltage from the ignition coil to the spark plug. The spark plug then ignites the fuel and air mixture in the...

Need to know the real miliage on this car I just brought

Hello. Each time the car changed hands (was resold) after 2012, any title that was issued would have had the "then" current odometer reading documented. If you search these records (in Ohio, for example, such a search is free online...

Wheel keeps humming, I think it's a wheel bearing

Hi, thanks for writing in. I believe you're on the right track. Wheel bearing failures (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-wheel-bearings) are common on many GM vehicles particularly their trucks and SUVs. I would recommend having your wheel bearings inspected with a mechanic's stethoscope to...

Won't shift from first into second gear if I'm in D but it works if I put the gear selector in 2 position

You have the 4L60-E transmission. There are some common causes of failure to shift out of first on this transmission, such as a failed vehicle speed sensor, however, the fact that you cannot physically engage "low" (1st gear) suggests either...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com