2026-10-08 · 5 min read
Nissan Grand Livina Control Arm & Ball Joint Malaysia
Grand Livina lower control arm and ball joint inspection is important at 80,000+ km — older Malaysian units are often well past this. Symptoms of worn ball joint: clunking over road bumps, uneven tyre wear, slightly vague steering feel. Malaysia's speed bumps (common in residential areas) are particularly hard on ball joints. Front lower arm bushings wear before the ball joint on many Grand Livina. Consider replacing the complete lower arm assembly when bushings or ball joint are worn.
Grand Livina Suspension Arms & Bushings
- Front lower control arm bushings: inspect at 60,000 km — knocking over bumps is the sign
- Ball joint wear: clunking on low-speed turns or bumps — check for play
- Polyurethane aftermarket bushings: stiffer but last longer in Malaysian heat
- Four-wheel alignment mandatory after any suspension arm replacement