Do not drive a car with a bent control arm asthis will cause wear and tear on your suspension .
When driving, use your left arm straight out for a left turn, your left arm bent upward for a right turn, and your left arm bent downward for a stop. Make sure to signal in advance and maintain control of your vehicle while using hand signals.
u probably hit a curb and bent it u need it replaced
Take the vehicle to a qualified alignment shop, they will be able to tell you if your control arm is bent.
It would be wise to replace the bent part with a new or good used one.
Incorrect wheel installed or bent control arm. Same thing happened to me, the ball joint bushing wore out, cause the arm to rub against the rim
a bent control arm will change alignment angles. This can result in poor tire wear, a pulling to one side, tire rubbing on wheel well, etc... Basically its not good and not safe, get it replaced
Tires out of balance, bent wheel, worn suspension or steering parts, bent driveshaft.
A control arm is a track control arm. It is usually a rod linking the steering rack to the hub or wheels of a car. When worn can be detected by a knocking sound when driving over bumps or when rocking the steering wheel left to right
I seem to be having the same issue. I was told its caused by a bent lower arm control? I seem to be having the same issue. I was told its caused by a bent lower arm control? Check your power steering fluid level. I had the same problem and it was corrected by adding fluid.
it contracts
Remove two bolts from lower control arm and one nut from frame located in center of upper control arm, which may need just bent back and forth a few times and broken if severely rusted.
Rear upper & lower control arm bushings need to be replaced.