Dorman 520-083 Lateral Arm - Rear Upper

Dorman 520-083 Rear Upper Lateral Arm

Dorman 520-083 is a steel lateral arm engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment suspension link on select vehicles. It is built for the rear upper position on 2002-2005 Kia Sedona models and uses bushings at both ends for a direct bolt-on style service part.

Key Features

• Fits 2002-2005 Kia Sedona, rear upper
• Steel construction for suspension service applications
• Tubular control arm design
• Bushings included; bushing material combines steel and rubber
• Black finish with black bushings
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
• Attachment type: bolt on
• No ball joint included and no grease fitting included

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm, part number 520-083, is precision-engineered and tested for use as a replacement suspension component on the rear upper position of the 2002-2005 Kia Sedona. The steel tubular design, 16.2 mm mounting hole diameter, and 16 mm stud thread diameter support a direct-fit repair approach for vehicles needing a replacement rear suspension arm. This part cross-references Delphi TC8027 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a rear upper lateral arm for Kia Sedona 2002-2005, Dorman 520-083 provides an OE-style service solution with bushings already included. The part number 520-083 is also referenced by 0K52Y28600 and RK642896.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a worn or damaged rear upper suspension arm
• Addressing rear suspension looseness or excess movement
• Restoring proper rear wheel location on a Kia Sedona
• Correcting noise caused by deteriorated arm bushings
• Servicing suspension components after corrosion or impact damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible with 2002-2005 Kia Sedona rear upper applications. Verify mounting hole diameter, stud thread diameter, and suspension position before installation. Because this is a bolt-on lateral arm with bushings included, it is suited to direct replacement service where the original arm has worn bushings or structural wear. No mounting hardware is listed in the product data, so confirm reuse or separate sourcing as needed.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this lateral arm as a standard replacement part and states that it is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable OE replacement on specific vehicles. Part number 520-083 is built to match the application requirements for the Kia Sedona rear upper suspension position.