Parts for your 2010 Suzuki Splash-Control arms

2010 Suzuki Splash control-arms: what they do and when to replace them

Based on recognised technical sources, the 2010 Suzuki Splash is fitted with front lower control-arms (also called wishbones). These are documented in Suzuki’s factory workshop manual (front suspension section: MacPherson strut with lower arm), identified in the Suzuki electronic parts catalogue as left/right front lower arms, mirrored in the platform-twin Opel/Vauxhall Agila B workshop literature, and widely listed by major aftermarket catalogues (e.g., Lemförder, TRW, Febi, Blue Print) as complete arms with bushes and ball joint for the Splash model years around 2008–2014.

On a 2010 Suzuki Splash, the control-arms link the front wheel hub/steering knuckle to the subframe. They guide up‑and‑down suspension travel, keep the wheel located laterally, and help set alignment angles like camber and caster. Each arm carries a ball joint at the knuckle end and rubber bushes at the chassis end, so the wheel can move smoothly while isolating vibration. When these parts wear, steering feel and tyre life can go downhill fast.

For everyday servicing, it’s smart to have the control-arms checked at each service or at least every 20,000 km. A technician will look for torn or perished bushes, cracked arm housings (often from kerb hits), and any play or split boots in the ball joint. On Aussie and Kiwi roads—think corrugations, potholes, and coastal salt—bushes and joints typically last anywhere from 80,000 to 150,000 km, but heavy city kerbing or rough rural use can shorten that.

• Common signs they’re tired: clunks over speed bumps, front-end shudder under braking, uneven or rapid tyre wear, steering wander, and a vague or notchy feel on turn‑in.
• Best practice on replacement: fit quality arms (often supplied complete with bushes and ball joint), replace mounting hardware if specified, tighten bolts at normal ride height to avoid bush pre-load, and finish with a full wheel alignment.

Because the Splash uses MacPherson struts, the control-arms do a lot of the hard lateral location work. If one side is gone, the other is usually not far behind, so many workshops recommend replacing in pairs to keep steering feel even left to right. It’s a straightforward job for a competent mechanic with the right tools, and the improvement in stability, braking feel, and tyre life is usually immediate.

Popular questions about 2010 Suzuki Splash control-arms

Does a 2010 Suzuki Splash have control-arms?
The 2010 Splash runs a MacPherson strut front end with lower control-arms. Factory service information and parts catalogues list left and right front lower arms with bushes and a ball joint, so yes—control-arms are absolutely used on this model.

How long do the control-arm bushes and ball joints last?
On typical Australian and New Zealand roads, expect 80,000–150,000 km, but life varies with road quality, kerb strikes, and load. Regular inspections catch bush cracking and ball joint play early, saving tyres and keeping the Splash sure‑footed.

Should both control-arms be replaced at the same time?
It’s often recommended. Wear tends to be similar across both sides, and replacing in pairs keeps handling balanced. After fitting, a wheel alignment is essential to protect tyres and restore crisp steering.