
Dorman 522-015 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Front Left Lower
OE-Style Front Left Lower Control Arm
Dorman 522-015 is a suspension control arm and ball joint assembly for specific Subaru applications. It is a direct replacement for the original equipment on 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza front left lower positions, built to restore stable handling and predictable road feel.
For Subaru Impreza owners searching for a front left lower control arm and ball joint assembly, Dorman 522-015 provides a steel boxed-arm design with the ball joint already installed and pre-greased for service-ready installation.
Key Features
- Direct replacement for the original equipment on select Subaru Impreza models
- Fits 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza, front left lower
- Steel boxed control arm construction with black finish
- Ball joint included and installed
- Pre-greased assembly for reduced prep time
- Rubber bushings included
- Mounting hardware included
- Press-in ball joint mounting with threaded stud design
Detailed Description
Dorman 522-015 is engineered as a replacement suspension control arm and ball joint assembly for the front left lower position on 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza models. The assembly uses a steel control arm with rubber bushings and a press-in ball joint that is already installed, helping restore OE-style suspension geometry and steering response. Dorman’s evaluation process focuses on ride quality, directional stability, and consistent suspension dynamics, making this part a practical choice for Subaru Impreza repair work.
This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme CMS801142 for the same application. The Dorman 522-015 part number is also useful when searching for a Subaru Impreza front left lower control arm assembly by OE replacement reference.
Common Repair Symptoms
- Clunking or knocking from the front suspension
- Loose or wandering steering feel
- Uneven tire wear caused by worn suspension joints
- Excessive play in the lower control arm or ball joint
- Reduced directional stability during braking or cornering
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and front left lower position before installation. Inspect adjacent suspension components, fasteners, and alignment settings during replacement. Because the ball joint is installed and the assembly is pre-greased, the part is ready for installation once the mounting points are prepared and the vehicle is aligned to specification.
Quality Assurance
Dorman designs this suspension control arm and ball joint assembly as a direct OE replacement for specific applications and evaluates it for consistent ride control and suspension behavior. The Dorman 522-015 part number is backed by Dorman’s product engineering standards for replacement suspension components.
Dorman 522-015 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Front Left Lower
OE-Style Front Left Lower Control Arm
Dorman 522-015 is a suspension control arm and ball joint assembly for specific Subaru applications. It is a direct replacement for the original equipment on 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza front left lower positions, built to restore stable handling and predictable road feel.
For Subaru Impreza owners searching for a front left lower control arm and ball joint assembly, Dorman 522-015 provides a steel boxed-arm design with the ball joint already installed and pre-greased for service-ready installation.
Key Features
- Direct replacement for the original equipment on select Subaru Impreza models
- Fits 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza, front left lower
- Steel boxed control arm construction with black finish
- Ball joint included and installed
- Pre-greased assembly for reduced prep time
- Rubber bushings included
- Mounting hardware included
- Press-in ball joint mounting with threaded stud design
Detailed Description
Dorman 522-015 is engineered as a replacement suspension control arm and ball joint assembly for the front left lower position on 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza models. The assembly uses a steel control arm with rubber bushings and a press-in ball joint that is already installed, helping restore OE-style suspension geometry and steering response. Dorman’s evaluation process focuses on ride quality, directional stability, and consistent suspension dynamics, making this part a practical choice for Subaru Impreza repair work.
This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme CMS801142 for the same application. The Dorman 522-015 part number is also useful when searching for a Subaru Impreza front left lower control arm assembly by OE replacement reference.
Common Repair Symptoms
- Clunking or knocking from the front suspension
- Loose or wandering steering feel
- Uneven tire wear caused by worn suspension joints
- Excessive play in the lower control arm or ball joint
- Reduced directional stability during braking or cornering
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and front left lower position before installation. Inspect adjacent suspension components, fasteners, and alignment settings during replacement. Because the ball joint is installed and the assembly is pre-greased, the part is ready for installation once the mounting points are prepared and the vehicle is aligned to specification.
Quality Assurance
Dorman designs this suspension control arm and ball joint assembly as a direct OE replacement for specific applications and evaluates it for consistent ride control and suspension behavior. The Dorman 522-015 part number is backed by Dorman’s product engineering standards for replacement suspension components.
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OE-Style Front Left Lower Control Arm
Dorman 522-015 is a suspension control arm and ball joint assembly for specific Subaru applications. It is a direct replacement for the original equipment on 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza front left lower positions, built to restore stable handling and predictable road feel.
For Subaru Impreza owners searching for a front left lower control arm and ball joint assembly, Dorman 522-015 provides a steel boxed-arm design with the ball joint already installed and pre-greased for service-ready installation.
Key Features
- Direct replacement for the original equipment on select Subaru Impreza models
- Fits 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza, front left lower
- Steel boxed control arm construction with black finish
- Ball joint included and installed
- Pre-greased assembly for reduced prep time
- Rubber bushings included
- Mounting hardware included
- Press-in ball joint mounting with threaded stud design
Detailed Description
Dorman 522-015 is engineered as a replacement suspension control arm and ball joint assembly for the front left lower position on 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza models. The assembly uses a steel control arm with rubber bushings and a press-in ball joint that is already installed, helping restore OE-style suspension geometry and steering response. Dorman’s evaluation process focuses on ride quality, directional stability, and consistent suspension dynamics, making this part a practical choice for Subaru Impreza repair work.
This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme CMS801142 for the same application. The Dorman 522-015 part number is also useful when searching for a Subaru Impreza front left lower control arm assembly by OE replacement reference.
Common Repair Symptoms
- Clunking or knocking from the front suspension
- Loose or wandering steering feel
- Uneven tire wear caused by worn suspension joints
- Excessive play in the lower control arm or ball joint
- Reduced directional stability during braking or cornering
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and front left lower position before installation. Inspect adjacent suspension components, fasteners, and alignment settings during replacement. Because the ball joint is installed and the assembly is pre-greased, the part is ready for installation once the mounting points are prepared and the vehicle is aligned to specification.
Quality Assurance
Dorman designs this suspension control arm and ball joint assembly as a direct OE replacement for specific applications and evaluates it for consistent ride control and suspension behavior. The Dorman 522-015 part number is backed by Dorman’s product engineering standards for replacement suspension components.












