Parts for your 2017 Haval H6-Control arms

2017 Haval H6 control arms — what they do, when to replace, and how to look after them

Control arms are absolutely used on the 2017 Haval H6. Technical sources including the Haval H6 Owner’s Manual (2017), the GWM/Haval H6 Workshop Manual (2015–2017), and the Haval Global Electronic Parts Catalogue identify a MacPherson strut front suspension with a lower control arm, and an independent multi-link rear with multiple control arms (upper/lower arms, toe links and trailing arms). So, yes — they’re relevant, fitted, and pretty central to how the H6 rides and steers.

In plain terms, control arms position each wheel correctly and let the suspension move up and down without steering the car off line. They manage geometry like camber and caster, keep the tyre flat on the road, and isolate vibration through rubber bushes and ball joints. When the arms or bushes wear, the H6 can feel floaty, clunk over bumps, chew out tyres, or wander under braking.

For servicing, it’s smart to have the control arms, bushes and ball joints inspected at every routine service (about every 10,000–15,000 kilometres), and any time the vehicle hits a deep pothole or kerb. Look for perished or cracked bushes, torn ball joint boots, rust at welds, or bent arms. If replacement’s needed, many front arms come complete with pre-pressed bushes and a ball joint, which saves time and ensures factory-fit feel. On the rear multi-link, a technician may replace a single arm if only one bush or joint is out.

• Common signs it’s time to act:
  • Clunks or creaks over speed humps
  • Steering shimmy or vibration at 80–100 km/h
  • Uneven or rapid inner-edge tyre wear
  • Pulling or instability when braking
  • Wheel alignment that won’t stay put

Best practice on the H6 is to torque control arm bolts with the suspension at normal ride height, then carry out a four-wheel alignment. Use new fasteners if the workshop manual specifies single-use bolts. Quality OE-spec rubber bushes keep NVH civilised, stiffer aftermarket options can sharpen response but may add road feel. Given Aussie and Kiwi conditions — heat, coarse-chip roads, and occasional beach runs — it’s worth rinsing the underbody after salt exposure and checking arms more often if you tow or drive on corrugations.

While you’re there, have the tech inspect sway bar links and strut mounts, since they often wear alongside the arms. Keeping tyres inflated correctly and rotating them on schedule will help the fresh arms do their best work.

Popular questions about 2017 Haval H6 control arms

How long do control arm bushes last on a 2017 Haval H6?
Most owners can expect 80,000–150,000 kilometres, but life varies with road quality, load, and driving style. Frequent gravel use, hot climates, and speed humps taken briskly will shorten that window.

Watch for vague steering, clunks and uneven tyre wear. An earlier inspection pays off if the H6 tows, carries full loads, or sees plenty of urban potholes.

Do I need a wheel alignment after replacing control arms?
Yes — every time. New arms or bushes alter camber/toe, especially on the H6’s multi-link rear. A proper four-wheel alignment restores stability, steering feel and tyre life.

Can I replace just the bushes, or do I need the whole control arm?
Both options exist. Front lower arms are commonly sold complete with bushes and a ball joint, making the job quicker and often more durable. Pressing in bushes alone is possible but needs the right tools and care to avoid noise or premature wear.