Patent ID: 8500149
Filing Date: 2013-08-06
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A control arm assembly comprising: a control arm comprising a knuckle support member, the knuckle support member comprising an upper surface, a lower surface, a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, the upper surface including a recessed portion extending from the distal end portion toward the proximal end portion, the distal end portion comprising a collar defining an aperture; a ball joint assembly comprising a ball joint and a boot, the ball joint comprising a housing received within the aperture defined by the collar of the distal end portion of the knuckle support member, the boot being attached to the ball joint and disposed in surrounding relationship with the housing of the ball joint; and a protective cap attached to the knuckle support member, the protective cap comprising an annular rim defining an opening; wherein the protective cap overlies the recessed portion of the upper surface of the knuckle support member; and the boot extends through the opening defined by the annular rim of the protective cap, the annular rim being disposed in sealing engagement with the boot.