
Delphi TC4596 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Front Left Lower
OE-Style Front Left Lower Control Arm
Delphi TC4596 is a front left lower suspension control arm and ball joint assembly built for direct replacement on select Hyundai and Kia EV and hybrid applications. It combines an aluminum control arm with a pre-greased ball joint, rubber bushings, and included mounting hardware for a service-ready repair.
Compatible With 2019-2023 Hyundai Kona Electric, front left lower; 2020-2023 Kia Soul EV, front left lower; 2017-2022 Hyundai Ioniq, front left lower; 2017-2022 Kia Niro, front left lower; and 2019-2022 Kia Niro EV, front left lower.
- Delphi part number TC4596 for OE-style suspension service
- Aluminum control arm construction with casting/forged design
- Ball joint included with threaded stud type and machined mounting
- Pre-greased assembly with dust boot, bushings, castle nut, cotter pin, and mounting hardware included
- Black rubber bushings and chloroprene rubber dust boot
- Standard replacement grade for front left lower suspension repair
- Clockwise (right) thread direction
Detailed Product Overview
Delphi TC4596 is engineered as a direct-fit front left lower control arm and ball joint assembly for Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Soul EV, Hyundai Ioniq, Kia Niro, and Kia Niro EV applications. The aluminum arm measures 17.440 inches maximum length and 14.490 inches maximum width, with two mounting holes and a black uncoated finish. Delphi applies OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to help maintain proper fit and suspension geometry in the aftermarket replacement process. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme CMS901280 and Suspensia X23CJ0004 for the same application.
Common Repair Uses
- Front-end clunking or looseness from a worn lower control arm
- Uneven tire wear caused by suspension geometry issues
- Steering pull or wandering linked to worn bushings or ball joint wear
- Noise over bumps from deteriorated rubber bushings or boot damage
- Restoring stable front left lower suspension operation after wear or corrosion
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify vehicle year, make, model, and front left lower position before installation. Inspect adjacent suspension components, alignment angles, and fasteners during service, and perform a professional wheel alignment after replacement. The assembly is pre-greased and includes the ball joint, bushings, dust boot, castle nut, cotter pin, and mounting hardware, which helps streamline installation on the listed applications.
Quality Assurance
Delphi subjects steering and suspension components to extreme temperature and salt-spray testing and uses OE-level dimensional and material analysis to support consistent fit and performance across the listed Hyundai and Kia applications.
| Brand | Delphi |
| Part Number | TC4596 |
| Thread Direction | Clockwise (right) |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Reinforced | No |
| Length | 3.850 |
| Length | 98.00 |
| Finish | Uncoated |
| Pre-Greased | Yes |
| Castle Nut Included | Yes |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Bushings Included | Yes |
| Dust Boot Included | Yes |
| Ball Joint Mounting Type | Machined |
| Ball Joint Stud Type | Threaded |
| Ball Joint Included | Yes |
| Control Arm Construction | Casting/forged |
| Control Arm Material | Aluminum |
| Cotter Pin Included | Yes |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Grade Type | Standard replacement |
| Mounting Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Boot Material | Chloroprene rubber(cr) |
| Adjustable | No |
| Locking Nut Included | No |
| Greaseable | No |
| Control Arm Maximum Width | 14.490 |
| Control Arm Maximum Width | 368.00 |
| Control Arm Color | Gray |
| Ball Joint Stud Length | 0.980 |
| Ball Joint Stud Length | 25.00 |
| Control Arm Maximum Length | 17.440 |
This part fits 25 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hyundai | Kona Electric | Front Left Lower | |
| 2023 | Kia | Soul EV | Front Left Lower | |
| 2022 | Hyundai | Ioniq | Front Left Lower | |
| 2022 | Hyundai | Kona Electric | Front Left Lower | |
| 2022 | Kia | Niro | Front Left Lower | |
| 2022 | Kia | Niro EV | Front Left Lower | |
| 2022 | Kia | Soul EV | Front Left Lower | |
| 2021 | Hyundai | Ioniq | Front Left Lower | |
| 2021 | Hyundai | Kona Electric | Front Left Lower | |
| 2021 | Kia | Niro | Front Left Lower | |
| 2021 | Kia | Niro EV | Front Left Lower | |
| 2021 | Kia | Soul EV | Front Left Lower | |
| 2020 | Hyundai | Ioniq | Front Left Lower | |
| 2020 | Hyundai | Kona Electric | Front Left Lower | |
| 2020 | Kia | Niro | Front Left Lower | |
| 2020 | Kia | Niro EV | Front Left Lower | |
| 2020 | Kia | Soul EV | Front Left Lower | |
| 2019 | Hyundai | Ioniq | Front Left Lower | |
| 2019 | Hyundai | Kona Electric | Front Left Lower | |
| 2019 | Kia | Niro | Front Left Lower | |
| 2019 | Kia | Niro EV | Front Left Lower | |
| 2018 | Hyundai | Ioniq | Front Left Lower | |
| 2018 | Kia | Niro | Front Left Lower | |
| 2017 | Hyundai | Ioniq | Front Left Lower | |
| 2017 | Kia | Niro | Front Left Lower |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.