Mevotech CMS861321 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Front Left Lower

Front Left Lower Control Arm for Lexus and Toyota

Mevotech CMS861321 is a front left lower suspension control arm and ball joint assembly built for select Lexus RX, Lexus TX, and Toyota Highlander applications. It combines a steel control arm with a pre-greased, greaseable ball joint and upgraded rubber bushings for direct OE-style replacement service.

Key Features

• Steel control arm finished in black for durable suspension service
• Pre-greased and greaseable design with grease fitting included
• Ball joint included with bolt-in mounting and threaded stud type
• Rubber bushings, dust boot, cotter pin, castle nut, and mounting hardware included
• Neoprene dust boot with blue boot color and sintered metal bearing material
• Labor Saver design elements from Mevotech Supreme Parts for faster installation

Detailed Product Overview

Mevotech Supreme Parts are engineered in-house with application-specific upgrades for durability and performance in high-use passenger vehicles, SUVs, fleets, and working trucks. CMS861321 is a front left lower control arm assembly that serves as a direct replacement for the original suspension component on the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander, 2023-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350h, RX450h+, and RX500h, plus 2024-2025 Lexus TX350, TX500h, and TX550h+. This part number, CMS861321, is built around upgraded bushings and serviceable grease points to support long-term suspension maintenance.

This part cross-references Toyota/Lexus OE numbers 480690E070 and 2609025 for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Clunking or knocking from the front left lower suspension
• Excessive play from worn control arm bushings
• Ball joint looseness or joint wear at the lower front suspension
• Uneven tire wear caused by suspension component deterioration
• Steering instability or wandering related to worn front suspension parts

Installation Notes and Fitment

Compatible With the following applications: Fits 2023-2025 Lexus RX350, Front Left Lower; Fits 2023-2025 Lexus RX350h, Front Left Lower; Fits 2024-2025 Lexus RX450h+, Front Left Lower; Fits 2023-2025 Lexus RX500h, Front Left Lower; Fits 2024-2025 Lexus TX350, Front Left Lower; Fits 2024-2025 Lexus TX500h, Front Left Lower; Fits 2024-2025 Lexus TX550h+, Front Left Lower; Fits 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander, Front Left Lower.

Verify suspension orientation, mounting points, and vehicle trim before installation. The assembly includes the ball joint, bushings, dust boot, cotter pin, castle nut, grease fitting, and mounting hardware. Because the unit is greaseable and pre-greased, it is ready for service after proper torqueing and alignment.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech Supreme control arms are engineered for demanding daily use and commercial-duty service, with application-specific construction and Labor Saver features that simplify installation. CMS861321 is built as a serviceable suspension replacement for consistent fitment on the listed Lexus and Toyota models.