What is a car control arm?

The specific function of the car swing arm is to guide and support the suspension.


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2024-10-26

1. The specific function of the car swing arm is that it serves as the guide and support of the suspension. Its deformation affects wheel alignment and reduces driving stability. If there is a problem with the front swing arm, the feeling is that the steering wheel will shake, and when you let go of the steering wheel, the car tends to drift. It is also difficult to control the direction at high speeds. If the above phenomena are not obvious, there is no need to replace it; just re-align the four wheels to stabilize the direction.

2. The car swing arm is the connecting mechanism between the chassis and the wheels. The frame and wheels of a bicycle are rigidly connected, which makes for a bumpy ride on rough roads, causing discomfort. The car's swing arm is designed as a soft connection, which increases the shock absorption mechanism. This way, when we sit in the car, we won't feel too uncomfortable on uneven roads, and the car's handling stability is greatly improved.

3. In daily driving, try to avoid potholes on the road. If avoidance is not possible, reduce speed and pass slowly to avoid severe up-and-down movement of the suspension, thereby reducing the chance of the lower swing arm contacting the road. If you confirm that the chassis has been scraped and are worried about damage to the lower swing arm, you can first conduct a vehicle drift test on a straight road (with equal tire pressure as a prerequisite), and turn off the car's audio system to listen carefully for any unusual sounds while driving, whether the steering wheel shakes, and whether the vehicle drifts when braking.

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