The Mercedes-Benz C230 Control Arm is the place where the chassis of the sedan is connected to the wheels, as the suspension can hold the tires in place and bumps are absorbed to maintain steering. Each Control Arm has a ball joint on the wheel hub and is anchored by rubber bushings at the frame, which provide the wheel with vertical movement as the springs and shocks compress without allowing the tire to move forward or backward. Initial C230 prototypes applied stamped steel, a rough but easily corroded metal that can grab bushings and fail under corrosion progression, whereas subsequent Mercedes-Benz modifications applied cast iron and lightweight cast aluminum models that prevent rust, provide rigidity, and reduce weight to give a quicker reaction to suspension action. No matter the material, the Control Arm maintains a layout that resembles a hinged lever, directing road forces into the spring or strut, and fits well under the already small Mercedes-Benz MacPherson strut front end where another radius rod prevents unwanted fore-aft movement and a sway bar prevents unwanted body roll. In most cases, the solid arm will outlast the car, but a hard curb contact, crash contact, or extreme rusting can bend it sufficiently to require replacement, and softer bushings or ball joints will ultimately wear loose, producing clunking and imprecision in steering before the Mercedes-Benz pedigree of handling is seriously threatened.
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