CONTROL ARMS
Definition:
Suspension components that connect the steering knuckles to the chassis or sub-frame, and allow the knuckles to move up and down. Also known as a wishbone or an A-arm.
Related Resources:
Steering and Suspension
These two systems have the important job of controlling where your car goes and how it rides. Here, in general terms, are how they work.
Steering and Suspension Symptoms
Squeals, shimmys, vibrations. What does it all mean? Here's some things to look for when your car is not behaving as it should.
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