Dorman 520-689 Lateral Arm - Rear Lower Forward

Dorman 520-689 Rear Lower Forward Lateral Arm

Dorman 520-689 is a steel lateral arm built for the rear lower forward suspension position on select Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment arm, with bushings included and a black finish for service-ready installation.

Key Features

• Steel construction for suspension strength and durability
• Black finish with black bushings
• Bushings included for the replacement arm assembly
• No ball joint included or installed
• No mounting hardware included
• Mounting hole diameter: 14.30 mm
• Length: 236
• Fits the rear lower forward position

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm, part number 520-689, is made for rear suspension service on the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe XL, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in the rear lower forward location. It is built from steel and uses included bushings to restore suspension geometry and secure mounting at the specified position. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK642783 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a rear lower forward lateral arm for 2010-2021 Hyundai Tucson, 2011-2022 Kia Sportage, or 2014-2020 Kia Sorento, Dorman 520-689 provides an OE-style replacement option with the correct fitment profile for those applications.

What It Helps Address

• Excess rear suspension play from a worn lateral arm
• Clunking or knocking noises from deteriorated bushings
• Uneven rear tire wear caused by suspension alignment issues
• Rear-end instability or wandering during driving
• Failed inspection due to worn suspension linkage components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rear lower forward position and confirm the mounting hole diameter before installation. Because mounting hardware is not included, reuse or source the correct fasteners as needed. After replacement, a professional wheel alignment is recommended to confirm rear suspension geometry on the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and related applications.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this lateral arm as a tested replacement for the original equipment part on specific vehicles. The steel construction, included bushings, and application-specific dimensions support consistent fitment for the listed Hyundai and Kia models. Part number 520-689 is built to meet the demands of rear suspension service.