Dorman 522-642 Lateral Arm - Rear Left Upper or Rear Right Upper

Dorman 522-642 Rear Upper Lateral Arm

Dorman 522-642 is a steel rear upper lateral arm built for specific Acura and Honda applications. It is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment arm on select vehicles, with an adjustable design for proper rear suspension alignment.

Key Features

• Steel tubular control arm construction with a black finish
• Adjustable rear upper lateral arm design
• Rubber bushings included
• End 1 uses a bushing and End 2 uses a mounting hole
• 13 mm mounting hole diameter
• No ball joint included or installed
• Non-greaseable design

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm, part number 522-642, is made for rear left upper and rear right upper suspension positions on 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2001-2005 Acura EL, and 2002-2006 Acura RSX. The tubular steel construction and rubber bushings are selected to match OE-style suspension geometry while supporting rear alignment adjustment where required. For shoppers searching for a rear upper control arm for Honda Civic, Acura EL, or Acura RSX, 522-642 provides a direct replacement option for the listed applications.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK641886 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rear suspension looseness from worn lateral arm bushings
• Alignment issues at the rear upper suspension position
• Clunking or noise from deteriorated control arm bushings
• Uneven rear tire wear related to suspension geometry
• Restoring proper rear arm location on the vehicle

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s rear left upper or rear right upper position before ordering. This arm uses a 13 mm mounting hole and includes bushings, but no ball joint. Because it is adjustable, rear alignment should be checked after installation to confirm suspension settings are within specification.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this lateral arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable OE-style replacement on the listed vehicles. The part number is 522-642.