Nissan F10 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

(60)

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

(60)

Control Arm Assembly Replacement Service

How much does a Control Arm Assembly Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Nissan F10 Control Arm Assembly Replacement is $344 with $154 for parts and $190 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1976 Nissan F10L4-1.4LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$780.72Shop/Dealer Price$938.41 - $1366.47
1976 Nissan F10L4-1.4LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Lower Left ReplacementEstimate$863.35Shop/Dealer Price$1032.51 - $1463.34
1978 Nissan F10L4-1.4LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Lower Left ReplacementEstimate$863.35Shop/Dealer Price$1032.50 - $1463.33
1977 Nissan F10L4-1.4LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Lower Left ReplacementEstimate$863.35Shop/Dealer Price$1032.42 - $1463.20
1978 Nissan F10L4-1.4LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Lower Right ReplacementEstimate$869.51Shop/Dealer Price$1040.26 - $1475.75
1978 Nissan F10L4-1.4LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Lower Left ReplacementEstimate$630.09Shop/Dealer Price$740.93 - $996.81
1976 Nissan F10L4-1.4LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Upper Right ReplacementEstimate$750.72Shop/Dealer Price$908.17 - $1336.05
1977 Nissan F10L4-1.4LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$958.75Shop/Dealer Price$1148.31 - $1638.54
Show example Nissan F10 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 Nissan mechanics

Real customer reviews from Nissan owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(60)

Rating Summary
56
1
0
0
3
56
1
0
0
3

Robert

23 years of experience
253 reviews
Robert
23 years of experience
Nissan 350Z V6-3.5L - Control Arm Assembly Replacement (Front Lower Right) - Baytown, Texas
Very nice and knowledgeable, and quick.

Joseph

20 years of experience
640 reviews
Joseph
20 years of experience
Nissan Murano V6-3.5L - Control Arm Assembly Replacement (Front Lower Left, Front Lower Right) - Salt Lake City, Utah
Fast professional service, will do business again!

Carlos

16 years of experience
362 reviews
Carlos
16 years of experience
Nissan Altima L4-2.5L - Control Arm Assembly Replacement (Front Lower Left, Front Lower Right) - Fort Worth, Texas
While he did show up about thirty minutes late to the appointment, he worked unbelievably hard. He went eight hours straight and even kept working after injuring his hand,

Edgar

8 years of experience
202 reviews
Edgar
8 years of experience
Nissan Maxima V6-3.5L - Control Arm Assembly Replacement (Front Upper Right) - Austin, Texas
A GREAT MECHANIC. ALWAY DOES A GREAT JOB. ALWAY ON POINT WITH WORK AND ABOUT THE JOB

Excellent Rating

(60)

Rating Summary
56
1
0
0
3
56
1
0
0
3
Number of Nissan Control Arm Assembly Replacement services completed
660+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Nissan MECHANICS
1500+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Buy a Personalized License Plate in New Mexico
A A personalized license plate (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-find-out-which-license-plates-are-available-in-your-state-by-brady-klopfer) is one of the best and easiest ways to customize your vehicle. With a personalized license plate, you can add a little bit of your own personal style and flair to your car -...
The Best Tool For Mechanics to Diagnose Electrical Issues
Automotive technician jobs require tools to diagnose electrical problems. Mac Tools has a probe electrical tester that checks modern and older cars.
10 Best Stores to Buy Auto Parts in Hartford, Connecticut
Automotive technicians rely on auto parts stores to add and replace car parts. The best auto parts shop in Hartford is Napa Auto Parts.

What does the “Power steering assist fault” warning in the message center of a Ford Fusion mean?

Your car’s Power Steering system includes both the normal Hydraulic system used for many years now to make steering your car easier, as well as a Power Steering Assist system that augments the regular power steering. If a problem develops...

Can a bad bearing mess up the brakes and rotors in the front?

If the wheel bearing is defective, that will not damage the brake rotor or the brake assembly. However, when installing the new bearing, the factory procedure must be carefully adhered to. In particular, the hub retaining nut has to be...

My 2011 Ram 1500 Hemi randomly stalls while coming to a stop, and/or while in a slow turn.

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is a small valve on the engine's intake system that reads the...

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