Dorman 522-868 Lateral Arm - Rear Left Upper Forward or Rear Right Upper Forward

Dorman 522-868 Rear Lateral Arm

Dorman 522-868 is a steel rear lateral arm built as a direct replacement for the original equipment part on select Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, and Saturn vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable suspension service on applications such as the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia.

Key Features

• Steel construction for suspension strength and durability
• Rubber bushings included for a complete replacement assembly
• Casting/forged control arm design
• No adjustment required
• No ball joint included or installed
• Grease fitting not required
• Part number 522-868 for easy identification

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm is engineered for rear left upper forward and rear right upper forward positions on compatible vehicles. It is a direct OE-style replacement for the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, GMC Acadia Limited, and Saturn Outlook, with fitment covering model years 2007 through 2017 depending on application. The steel arm and rubber bushings are selected to restore suspension location and articulation while matching the original mounting style. Cross-reference part numbers include MOOG Chassis Products RK641781 and Delphi TC5704 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rear suspension looseness or instability
• Clunking or knocking from worn lateral arm bushings
• Uneven rear wheel alignment caused by worn suspension links
• Excessive rear tire wear related to suspension movement
• Restoring OE-style rear suspension geometry on affected vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2008-2017 Buick Enclave, rear left upper forward. Fits 2008-2017 Buick Enclave, rear right upper forward. Fits 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, rear left upper forward. Fits 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, rear right upper forward. Fits 2017 GMC Acadia Limited, rear left upper forward. Fits 2017 GMC Acadia Limited, rear right upper forward. Fits 2007-2016 GMC Acadia, rear left upper forward. Fits 2007-2016 GMC Acadia, rear right upper forward. Fits 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook, rear left upper forward. Fits 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook, rear right upper forward. Verify rear suspension position before installation and inspect related bushings and alignment components during service.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement lateral arm to match original equipment fit and function for the listed applications. It is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to support reliable suspension service on the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia platform.