Dorman 521-693 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Rear Left Upper

Dorman 521-693 Rear Left Upper Control Arm

Dorman 521-693 is a direct replacement suspension control arm and ball joint assembly for specific Toyota RAV4 applications. It is built for the rear left upper position and engineered to help restore smooth ride quality, directional stability, and predictable suspension response.

• Direct replacement for the original equipment control arm and ball joint assembly
• Fits 1996-2003 Toyota RAV4, rear left upper
• Steel tubular control arm with black finish
• Ball joint is installed and press-in mounted
• Pre-greased design with rubber bushings included
• Mounting hardware included
• Regular/light suspension grade construction

Detailed Product Overview

This Dorman 521-693 assembly combines the control arm, ball joint, and bushings into one service part for the rear left upper suspension location. The steel tubular arm uses a threaded ball joint stud and a 14 mm ball joint thread diameter, while the rubber bushings help support suspension movement at the mounting point. For Toyota RAV4 owners servicing the rear suspension, this part provides an OE-style replacement path for worn or damaged components.

This part cross-references Delphi TC7183 for the same application. It also cross-references Mevotech Supreme CMS86165 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Clunking or knocking from the rear suspension
• Excessive play from worn control arm bushings
• Loose or inconsistent rear suspension feel
• Uneven tire wear related to suspension wear
• Directional instability in a 1996-2003 Toyota RAV4

Installation Notes and Tips

Install this assembly in the rear left upper position on compatible Toyota RAV4 models. Because the ball joint is already installed and the unit is pre-greased, it is ready for suspension service once the mounting points are prepared. Verify alignment condition after replacement, and confirm the mounting hole diameter and hardware fitment before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman uses an industry-focused evaluation process for this suspension assembly to help support proper fit, ride quality, and consistent suspension behavior on the specified Toyota RAV4 applications.