Dorman 521-518 Lateral Arm - Rear Left Lower Rearward or Rear Lower Rearward

Dorman 521-518 Lateral Arm Overview

Dorman 521-518 is a steel lateral arm built as a standard replacement for the original equipment on select Toyota suspension applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable rear suspension service on the Toyota Venza and Toyota Highlander.

Fits 2009-2016 Toyota Venza, rear left lower rearward. Fits 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander, rear lower rearward.

Key Features

• Steel construction for suspension durability
• Adjustable design for alignment correction
• Black bushing color with rubber and steel bushing material
• Bushings included
• Tubular control arm type
• Bracket end on one side and bushing end on the other
• No ball joint included
• No mounting hardware included

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm, part number 521-518, is made for rear suspension service where the original arm has worn bushings, loosened mounting points, or lost alignment stability. It uses a tubular steel design with adjustable geometry and is built as a standard replacement for OE-style fit and function on the specified Toyota Venza and Toyota Highlander rear positions. The arm includes bushings and uses a bracket-to-bushing attachment layout for direct suspension replacement work.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK643329 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Rear suspension clunking from worn arm bushings
• Uneven tire wear caused by rear alignment movement
• Loose or unstable rear handling feel
• Excessive play in the rear lower suspension link
• Corrosion or fatigue in the original lateral arm

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rear left lower rearward position on 2009-2016 Toyota Venza and the rear lower rearward position on 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander before installation. Because this arm is adjustable, a professional alignment should be performed after replacement to set rear suspension geometry correctly. Inspect adjacent bushings, mounting points, and fasteners for wear before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this lateral arm as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to rigorous testing to support dependable OE-style service on the listed Toyota applications.