Vaico V30-2885 Suspension Control Arm - Rear Right Upper Center

Mercedes-Benz Rear Right Upper Control Arm

Restore rear suspension geometry with this VAICO suspension control arm for the rear right upper center position. VAICO V30-2885 is built for direct replacement use on select Mercedes-Benz SUVs and crossovers, with OE reference 1663500206 and application-specific fitment for the rear suspension.

Key Features

• Suspension control arm for the rear right upper center position
• OE reference: 1663500206
• Length: 433 mm
• Width: 83 mm
• Height: 42 mm
• Weight: 0.759 kg
• Includes bushings
• Paired article number: V30-2886
• Recommended special tool reference: V99-1020

Detailed Product Information

This VAICO control arm is engineered for the rear suspension on Mercedes-Benz GL, ML, GLE, and GLS models listed below. It is a rear right upper center camber strut application, making it a direct-fit replacement for vehicles using OE number 1663500206. The V30-2885 part number is also useful when cross-checking service records, suspension diagrams, and replacement catalogs for the correct rear suspension control arm.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, 2012-2014 Mercedes-Benz ML550, 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350, 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250, 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML400, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG, 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE400, 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e, 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG, 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S, 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMG, 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450, 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS550, and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG.

VAICO’s VAICO line focuses on application-specific replacement parts for European vehicles, and this control arm follows that approach with OE-number-based fitment and a suspension-specific design for Mercedes-Benz rear axle service. The V30-2885 part number should be matched to the vehicle’s OE reference and position before ordering.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Rear suspension looseness or clunking from worn control arm bushings
• Incorrect rear camber caused by a damaged camber strut
• Uneven tire wear related to rear suspension geometry issues
• Rear-end instability from worn suspension linkage components
• Failed inspection due to suspension play at the rear right upper center position

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the OE number 1663500206, the rear right upper center position, and the paired reference V30-2886 before installation. Because suspension components affect alignment, a professional wheel alignment is recommended after replacement. Use the specified special tool reference V99-1020 where required, and verify all mounting points and bushing orientation against the vehicle service procedure.

Quality Assurance

This part is identified by OE cross-reference 1663500206 and is cataloged for direct application matching on the listed Mercedes-Benz models. This part cross-references Mercedes-Benz OE 1663500206 for the same application.