Dorman 522-474 Lateral Arm - Rear Lower Forward

Dorman 522-474 Lateral Arm for Toyota and Lexus

Dorman 522-474 is a steel lateral arm built as a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Toyota and Lexus rear suspension applications. It uses rubber bushings and a tubular control arm design to restore rear lower forward suspension geometry on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Steel construction for suspension strength and durability
• Rubber bushings included for OE-style isolation
• Tubular control arm design
• Non-adjustable replacement lateral arm
• No ball joint included or installed
• Grease fitting not required
• Pre-greased not required

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm is precision-engineered and tested for reliable replacement performance on specific rear suspension applications. It is designed for the rear lower forward position on 2004-2007 Toyota Highlander, 2004-2006 Lexus RX330, 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h, and 2007-2009 Lexus RX350 models. If you are replacing a worn rear suspension lateral arm on a Toyota Highlander or Lexus RX-series crossover, part number 522-474 provides the correct OE-style fitment for the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK642181 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Rear suspension clunking or knocking from worn bushings
• Excessive rear wheel movement caused by a fatigued lateral arm
• Uneven tire wear related to rear suspension looseness
• Rear-end instability from deteriorated suspension linkage
• Restoring proper rear lower forward suspension alignment on the listed vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify vehicle year, make, model, and rear lower forward position before installation.
• Inspect adjacent suspension components, bushings, and mounting points for wear before replacing the arm.
• Because this is a non-adjustable arm, final alignment should be checked after installation.
• Use the correct service procedures for the specific Toyota Highlander or Lexus RX application.

Quality Assurance

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