logo

Mercedes-Benz SLK300 Control Arm Assembly Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(14)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

(14)

Control Arm Assembly Replacement Service

How much does a Control Arm Assembly Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz SLK300 Control Arm Assembly Replacement is $284 with $116 for parts and $168 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK300V6-3.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Upper Right ReplacementEstimate$441.96Shop/Dealer Price$513.51 - $711.15
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK300V6-3.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Lower Right ReplacementEstimate$866.00Shop/Dealer Price$956.01 - $1198.58
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK300V6-3.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$518.74Shop/Dealer Price$588.59 - $784.95
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK300V6-3.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Upper Right ReplacementEstimate$668.74Shop/Dealer Price$776.08 - $1084.94
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK300V6-3.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$431.15Shop/Dealer Price$502.13 - $699.35
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300L4-2.0L TurboService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$495.22Shop/Dealer Price$559.63 - $738.68
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300L4-2.0L TurboService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Upper Right ReplacementEstimate$495.32Shop/Dealer Price$559.36 - $738.19
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300L4-2.0L TurboService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Lower Right ReplacementEstimate$557.81Shop/Dealer Price$657.36 - $947.25
Show example Mercedes-Benz SLK300 Control Arm Assembly Replacement prices

What is a control arm and how does it work?

A control arm is a suspension component, usually made of heavy gauge steel or aluminum, that links the steering knuckle in the front — or axle carrier in the rear — to the frame of the vehicle. Many vehicles have upper and lower control arms. The inboard link(s) of the arm securely bolt to the frame of the vehicle through rubber bushings, while the outboard link of the control arm connects to the steering knuckle through a ball joint; all of which allow the control of the up and down movement of the steering knuckle or axle carrier. This minimizes the transmission of shock and vibration to the vehicle’s body.

When to consider replacing a control arm:

The structural portion of the control arm can last the life of the vehicle — except for cases of corrosion or crash damage. However, the rubber bushings and the ball joint in a control arm have a limited life. A mechanic should investigate if you notice:

  • Wheel alignment difficulties. Should the bushings, or the ball joint, in a control arm be worn, it will be impossible to properly align the vehicle. The worn components, or the entire arm, must be replaced.
  • Vehicle won’t track straight or pulls to one side. A car will not track straight and may require constant steering correction if there is a worn, bent, or loose control arm.
  • Clunking or squeaking noise. A loose control arm, or a control arm with dried out, rotted, or loose bushings, may move enough to cause detectable noise from the suspension as you go over bumps in the road.
  • Vehicle pulls to one side only when braking. Worn bushings or ball joints can allow control arm to shift when braking, causing the vehicle to pull to one side. Although, this could also be caused by brake calipers.

How do mechanics replace a control arm?

  • The vehicle is raised and supported on steel jack stands, and the wheel and tire assembly is removed.
  • Stabilizer bar links are detached from the control arm, if applicable. ABS wiring to the wheel speed sensor, if routed along the arm, is disconnected.
  • Control arm mounting bolts are detached from the frame and from the axle carrier if the control arm is in the rear.
  • For front control arms connected to the steering knuckle via a ball joint, the nut is removed from the ball joint stud and the stud is pushed through the steering knuckle to free the arm.
  • The arm is lowered from the vehicle and examined by the mechanic to confirm that the noise, or other problem, actually originated from a defect in the arm.
  • The new arm is installed using new mounting bolts if required by the service manual. In many cases, the fasteners must be tightened with the vehicle weight on the suspension in order to ensure the bushings are in a neutral, or resting, position.
  • The vehicle is lowered and road tested to confirm the problem is resolved. Replacing a control arm will change the vehicle alignment settings and the mechanic will refer you to a professional alignment shop to have the vehicle alignment set to factory specifications.

Is it safe to drive with a control arm problem?

No. If the car wanders on the road, pulls to one side, or noise from the suspension is loud, you need to schedule repair right away. Should the problem be limited to low levels of noise, such as clunking or squeaking, continued use of the car is reasonable until you can schedule a repair. Should the control arms be damaged as a result of a collision, it would be unsafe to drive the car until it is repaired.

When replacing a control arm keep in mind:

  • The number of control arm types vary from vehicle to vehicle depending on the design of the vehicle suspension.
  • Control arms should be replaced in pairs — arms on both sides of a front or rear axle — if the reason for replacement is worn control arm bushings or a worn ball joint.
  • All other suspension components should be inspected when control arms are replaced because looseness, damage, or excessive wear in other parts of the suspension system will make it impossible to perform a wheel alignment after the control arms are replaced.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Number of Mercedes-Benz SLK300 services completed
154+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mercedes-Benz MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform
Yourmechanic was featured in

New York Times NBC CBS Forbes INC Tech Crunch

Learn more about us

Meet some of our expert Mercedes-Benz mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mercedes-Benz owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(14)
Rating Summary
13
1
0
0
0
13
1
0
0
0

Patrick

12 years of experience
159 reviews
Request Patrick
Patrick
12 years of experience
Request Patrick
by Steve
Mercedes-Benz SLK300 V6-3.0L - Brake System Flush - Scottsdale, Arizona
Patrick figured out what was really wrong with the car versus the previous mechanic who misdiagosed....was without a car for 4 days and instead of the starter was the battery...which took less than an hour.

Alex

23 years of experience
112 reviews
Request Alex
Alex
23 years of experience
Request Alex
by Robert
Mercedes-Benz SLK300 V6-3.0L - Starter - Mesa, Arizona
Very good he takes pride in his work and loves the chalenge. Had the proper tools to handle the German car. Thank you for now . I will tell people in our park.

Luis

16 years of experience
244 reviews
Request Luis
Luis
16 years of experience
Request Luis
by PATRICK
Mercedes-Benz SLK300 V6-3.0L - Valve Cover Gasket - Las Vegas, Nevada
Luis showed up on time ready to work on a Sunday he finished the job 2 hours ahead of schedule and it was under the price he quoted me which was a plus.

Anthony

8 years of experience
195 reviews
Request Anthony
Anthony
8 years of experience
Request Anthony
by TIMOTHY
Mercedes-Benz SLK300 V6-3.0L - Electric Problems - Elk Grove, California
ARRIVED ON TIME

Excellent Rating

(14)
Rating Summary
13
1
0
0
0
13
1
0
0
0
Number of Mercedes-Benz SLK300 services completed
154+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mercedes-Benz MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform
Yourmechanic was featured in

New York Times NBC CBS Forbes INC Tech Crunch

Learn more about us

Recent articles & questions

How to Get a Car Door Latch Unstuck
If you are in a situation where you need to get your car door latch unstuck, or fix a stuck door latch, it may be due to rusty or bent components.
Read more
How to Clean Your Car Using Little or No Water
Use as little water as possible to be eco friendly when washing your car. Use waterless car wash fluid and microfiber cloths to clean your car off.
Read more
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Kansas
There’s a reason why Dorothy said, “There’s no place like home.” There really isn’t any other state quite like Kansas. Its terrain is incredibly open, whether in flat prairies or rolling hills; it just seems to stretch into forever. While...
Read more

White smoke issuing from tail pipe.

Hello. This tends to happen on most vehicles when they have an internal engine problem. Most of the time it is a blown head gasket. When this occurs coolant can get into the combustion chamber and burn off causing the...
Read more

fluctuating rpms and speed odometer

It sounds like the transmission is slipping and causing the RPM to go high and the speedometer to jump when the transmission is slipping. Have the computer tested for communication problems and the transmission for slippage. A technician from YourMechanic...
Read more

How do I know which blend door actuator is affected?

Hi there. This video is actually pretty good (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttIZ_iCLFGo) showing how to replace a blend door actuator on a 2006 through 2013 Chevrolet Impala. You might want to watch the video to see where and how to replace this component....
Read more
  1. Home
  2. Estimates
  3. Mercedes-Benz
  4. SLK300
  5. Control Arm Assembly Replacement

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com

Read FAQ
GET A QUOTE