{"product_id":"dorman-522-378-lateral-arm","title":"Dorman 522-378 Lateral Arm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 522-378 Lateral Arm for Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 522-378 is a steel lateral arm built as a direct replacement for the original rear suspension link on select Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson models. It features an adjustable design, rubber bushings, and a tubular control arm construction for service on the rear left or rear right forward positions listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction for rear suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable lateral arm design for alignment correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber bushings included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubular control arm type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo ball joint included or installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease fitting not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage contents: lateral link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman lateral arm, part number 522-378, is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment link on specific vehicles. It is compatible with 2005-2010 Kia Sportage rear left lower forward and rear right lower forward positions, as well as 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson rear left forward and rear right forward positions. The adjustable layout helps restore rear suspension geometry when the original arm is worn, bent, or no longer holding alignment. This part cross-references Delphi TC5872 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear suspension looseness or clunking from worn link bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by rear alignment issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle pulling or unstable rear tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion or bending in the original lateral arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive play in the rear suspension linkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the rear left or rear right forward position before ordering, since fitment varies by vehicle and side. Because this arm is adjustable, a professional wheel alignment should be performed after installation. Inspect adjacent suspension components and replace any worn hardware or bushings as needed during service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman designs this replacement lateral arm to match the original equipment function on the listed Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson applications. The part is rigorously tested for fit and performance consistency across the confirmed vehicle range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52409501253813,"sku":"BKKY-522-378","price":61.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_522378_Fro.jpg?v=1777780861","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-522-378-lateral-arm","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}