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Dorman 523-278 Lateral Arm - Rear Left Lower Forward
| Brand | Dorman 523-278 |
|---|---|
| Position | Rear Left Lower Forward |
| Adjustable | No |
| Attachment Type | Bolt-on |
| Ball Joint Included | No |
| Ball Joint Installed | No |
| Bushings Included | No |
| Control Arm Type | Stamped |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Grease Fitting Included | Not Required |
| Material | Steel |
| Mount Stud Quantity | 0 |
| Package Contents | Lateral Link |
| Pre Greased | Not Required |
| Fits | Ford and Mercury · 15 vehicles |
Bolt-on installation. Direct replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles.
Stamped steel construction. Provides a durable, OE-style suspension link.
Precision-engineered. Rigorously tested for reliable replacement performance.
Cross-references Mevotech Supreme CMS401145, 8G1Z5500B and 260-8287 for the same application. See all 5.
Dorman 523-278 Lateral Arm for Rear Left Lower Forward Applications
Dorman 523-278 is a steel lateral arm built as a direct replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable suspension service on the rear left lower forward position.
Key Features
- Steel construction for suspension strength and durability
- Stamped control arm design
- Bolt-on attachment type for OE-style serviceability
- No ball joint included or installed
- Bushings not included
- Adjustable: No
- Grease fitting not required
- Pre-greased not required
Detailed Description
This Dorman lateral arm, part number 523-278, is made for the rear left lower forward suspension location on select Ford, Mercury, and related platform vehicles. It is a stamped steel lateral link intended to replace the original equipment arm on applications such as the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme CMS401145 for the same application.
What This Part Helps Address
- Clunking or looseness from a worn rear suspension arm
- Uneven rear tire wear caused by suspension geometry issues
- Rear-end instability during braking or cornering
- Excess movement from deteriorated OE lateral arm components
- Service replacement needs for the rear left lower forward position
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and rear left lower forward position before installation. Because this arm uses a bolt-on attachment and does not include a ball joint or bushings, inspect related suspension hardware and mounting points during service. After installation, a wheel alignment is recommended to confirm proper suspension geometry.
Quality Assurance
Dorman engineers this lateral arm as a replacement for the original equipment on listed applications and subjects it to testing for fit and function. Part number 523-278 is built to meet the demands of routine suspension repair on compatible Ford and Mercury models.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus X | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2009 | Mercury | Sable | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus X | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2008 | Mercury | Sable | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2007 | Ford | Five Hundred | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2007 | Ford | Freestyle | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2007 | Mercury | Montego | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2006 | Ford | Five Hundred | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2006 | Ford | Freestyle | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2006 | Mercury | Montego | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2005 | Ford | Five Hundred | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2005 | Ford | Freestyle | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
| 2005 | Mercury | Montego | Rear Left Lower Forward | — |
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