Dorman 520-831 Lateral Arm - Rear Left Upper Forward

Brand Dorman 520-831
Position Rear Left Upper Forward
Material Acero
Material Steel
Bushing Color Black
Bushing Color Negro
Bushing Color Noir
Length 237
Color Black
Color Negro
Color Noir
Bushings Included Oui
Bushings Included
Bushings Included Yes
Ball Joint Included Oui
Ball Joint Included
Ball Joint Included Yes
Mounting Hardware Included Oui
Mounting Hardware Included
Mounting Hardware Included Yes
Grade Type Reemplazo estándar
Grade Type Standard replacement
Adjustable No
Adjustable Non
Bushing Material Acero
Bushing Material Steel
Mounting Hole Diameter 12.3
Articulación de rótula instalada
Ball Joint Installed Oui
Ball Joint Installed Yes
Ball Joint Stud Type Roscado
Ball Joint Stud Type Threaded
Fits BMW · 167 vehicles

Standard replacement. Direct-fit lateral arm for a reliable OE-style replacement.

Steel construction. Built with steel for strength and dependable suspension support.

Ball joint included. Comes with a preinstalled ball joint and mounting hardware.

Cross-references Beck/Arnley 102-8370, Delphi TC4538 and Suspensia X05LA0397 for the same application. See all 4.

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Dorman 520-831 Rear Left Upper Forward Lateral Arm

Dorman 520-831 is a steel lateral arm built for rear suspension service on select BMW applications. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment part, with a black finish, included bushings, and an installed ball joint for a complete suspension repair.

Key Features

  • Steel construction for suspension strength and durability
  • Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
  • Ball joint installed with threaded stud design
  • Bushings included for a more complete repair
  • Mounting hardware included
  • Black arm and black bushings
  • Non-adjustable design
  • Part number: 520-831

Vehicle Fitment

  • Fits 2020-2024 BMW 840i, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2020-2024 BMW 840i Gran Coupe, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2020-2024 BMW 840i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2020-2024 BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2022-2024 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2022-2024 BMW M8, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2020 BMW M8, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2020-2024 BMW M8 Gran Coupe, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2019-2024 BMW M850i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2020-2024 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2018-2023 BMW 530e, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2018-2023 BMW 530e xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2017-2023 BMW 530i, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2017-2023 BMW 530i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2017-2023 BMW 540i, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2017-2023 BMW 540i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2018-2023 BMW M5, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2018-2023 BMW M550i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2016-2022 BMW 740i, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2017-2022 BMW 740i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2020-2022 BMW 745e, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2020-2022 BMW 745e xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2020-2022 BMW 745Le xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2016-2022 BMW 750i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2016-2022 BMW 750Li xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2017-2022 BMW M760i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2017-2022 BMW M760Li xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2018-2020 BMW 520i, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2018-2019 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2017-2019 BMW 740e xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2016-2019 BMW 750i, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2016-2019 BMW 750Li, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2018 BMW 540d xDrive, rear left upper forward.
  • Fits 2017 BMW 740Le xDrive, rear left upper forward.

What It Helps Repair

  • Rear suspension looseness or instability
  • Clunking or knocking from the rear suspension area
  • Uneven tire wear caused by worn suspension geometry
  • Excessive rear-end movement over bumps or during cornering
  • Failed or worn lateral arm bushings and ball joint wear

Installation Notes

Verify the rear left upper forward position before installation and compare the original arm length, mounting points, and ball joint style to the replacement part. This Dorman 520-831 uses a threaded ball joint stud and a single mounting hole configuration, so confirm the vehicle’s suspension layout and fastener fitment during service. A professional alignment is recommended after suspension component replacement.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this lateral arm as a direct OE-style replacement and subjects it to testing for reliable service on the listed BMW applications. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 102-8370 and Delphi TC4538 for the same application.

This part fits 167 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2024BMW840iRear Left Upper Forward
2024BMW840i Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2024BMW840i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2024BMW840i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2024BMWAlpina B8 Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2024BMWM8Rear Left Upper Forward
2024BMWM8 Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2024BMWM850i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2024BMWM850i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMW530eRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMW530e xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMW530iRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMW530i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMW540iRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMW540i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMW840iRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMW840i Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMW840i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMW840i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMWAlpina B8 Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMWM5Rear Left Upper Forward
2023BMWM550i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMWM8Rear Left Upper Forward
2023BMWM8 Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMWM850i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2023BMWM850i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW530eRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW530e xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW530iRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW530i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW540iRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW540i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW740iRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW740i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW745eRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW745e xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW745Le xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW750i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW750Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW840iRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW840i Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW840i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMW840i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMWAlpina B7Rear Left Upper Forward
2022BMWAlpina B8 Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMWM5Rear Left Upper Forward
2022BMWM550i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMWM760i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMWM760Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMWM8Rear Left Upper Forward
2022BMWM8 Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMWM850i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2022BMWM850i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW530eRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW530e xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW530iRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW530i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW540iRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW540i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW740iRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW740i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW745eRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW745e xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW745Le xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW750i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW750Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW840iRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW840i Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW840i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMW840i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMWAlpina B7Rear Left Upper Forward
2021BMWM5Rear Left Upper Forward
2021BMWM550i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMWM760i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMWM760Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMWM8 Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMWM850i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2021BMWM850i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW520iRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW530eRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW530e xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW530iRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW530i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW540iRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW540i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW740iRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW740i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW745eRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW745e xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW745Le xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW750i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW750Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW840iRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW840i Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW840i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMW840i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMWAlpina B7Rear Left Upper Forward
2020BMWM5Rear Left Upper Forward
2020BMWM550i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMWM760i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMWM760Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMWM8Rear Left Upper Forward
2020BMWM8 Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMWM850i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2020BMWM850i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW520iRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW530eRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW530e xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW530iRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW530i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW540iRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW540i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW640i xDrive Gran TurismoRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW740e xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW740iRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW740i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW750iRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW750i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW750LiRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMW750Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMWAlpina B7Rear Left Upper Forward
2019BMWM5Rear Left Upper Forward
2019BMWM550i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMWM760i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMWM760Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2019BMWM850i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW520iRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW530eRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW530e xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW530iRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW530i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW540d xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW540iRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW540i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW640i xDrive Gran TurismoRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW740e xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW740iRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW740i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW750iRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW750i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW750LiRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMW750Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMWAlpina B7Rear Left Upper Forward
2018BMWM5Rear Left Upper Forward
2018BMWM550i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMWM760i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2018BMWM760Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMW530iRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMW530i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMW540iRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMW540i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMW740e xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMW740iRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMW740i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMW740Le xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMW750iRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMW750i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMW750LiRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMW750Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMWAlpina B7Rear Left Upper Forward
2017BMWM760i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2017BMWM760Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2016BMW740iRear Left Upper Forward
2016BMW750iRear Left Upper Forward
2016BMW750i xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
2016BMW750LiRear Left Upper Forward
2016BMW750Li xDriveRear Left Upper Forward
Directly replaces or cross-references 4 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Beck/Arnley — 102-8370Delphi — TC4538Suspensia — X05LA039733326867537