Dorman 522-153 Lateral Arm - Rear Left Lower Rearward or Rear Right Lower Rearward

Dorman 522-153 Rear Lateral Arm

Dorman 522-153 is a steel rear lateral arm for select Acura and Honda vehicles. It is built as a direct replacement for the original suspension arm on applications such as the Honda Accord, Acura TL, Acura TSX, and Acura TLX.

Key Features

• Steel tubular control arm construction
• Rubber bushings included
• No ball joint included or installed
• No adjustment required
• Grease fitting not required
• Regular-grade replacement part

Detailed Description

This lateral arm is precision-engineered and tested for reliable OE-style replacement on specific rear suspension applications. The Dorman 522-153 uses a tubular steel design with rubber bushings to restore rear suspension geometry and support stable wheel location on vehicles such as the 2008-2017 Honda Accord and 2009-2014 Acura TL and TSX. It also cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK642947 for the same application.

Use Dorman 522-153 when replacing a worn rear lower rearward arm on the rear left or rear right side, or the rear lower rearward position on the Acura TLX. This part number is commonly searched as a rear lateral arm replacement for Honda Accord rear suspension repair and Acura rear control arm service.

What It Helps Fix

• Rear suspension clunking from worn bushings
• Excessive rear wheel movement under load
• Uneven tire wear caused by suspension looseness
• Rear alignment issues after arm wear or damage
• Handling instability from a fatigued lateral arm

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle position before ordering, since fitment varies by rear left, rear right, and rear lower rearward applications. Confirm the existing arm style and suspension layout on the vehicle before installation. After replacement, a rear wheel alignment is recommended to restore proper suspension geometry.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this replacement arm to match the original equipment application on listed vehicles and subjects it to testing for dependable service on the specified fitments. Part number 522-153 is built for direct replacement use on compatible Acura and Honda rear suspension applications.