Lower Control Arm

[toss12]

I took my car (1998 Talon Tsi AWD) to the dealer to check if it had the recalls done (they were) after I noticed a slight rattle coming from the front right wheel area when I hit a bump. They informed me that the curved lower control arm was worn and needed replacement and that part was not part of the recall. They quoted me something $385 for the replacement part...no way I'm getting it through the dealer.

I found this part on ebay and am wondering if anyone knows if it is the proper part.
Part

Also if anyone has replaced that part, how difficult was it? And I assume I will need to get my alignment done after install.

Thanks for the help,
Rick

 

[project15]

you'll need a blow torch to get that off as well as two 17 open ends i think. and you will, unless you get it on perfectly, need an alignment.

 

[toss12]

That part will fit on my car and is the curved control arm then?

Seems control arms are very confusing as I have been clueless as to what is covered by the recall and what to actually call parts. I am using the wording I was given by the dealership 'Front Curved Arm'.

Thanks

 

[dave99gst]

that looks like it - you can also get it for pretty cheep from worldparts.net
FYI - the other arm is called a lateral arm.
u dont need an alignment after the install - (as long as you dont move the tierod ends)
and as long as the bolts come out easy - its not that hard to do.

 

[AfterHrsPlayer]

That's the part. I went to the junkyard and pulled one from a 96 Dodge Avenger to replace mine.