Dorman 524-197 Lateral Arm - Rear Left Forward or Rear Right Forward

Dorman 524-197 Lateral Arm for Subaru

Dorman 524-197 is a steel lateral arm engineered as a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Subaru suspension applications. It uses rubber bushings and a stamped control arm design to restore rear suspension location and alignment on compatible Legacy, Outback, and Baja models.

Key Features

• Steel construction for suspension strength and durability
• Stamped lateral arm design for OE-style replacement fit
• Rubber bushings included for proper isolation and articulation
• No ball joint included or installed
• Non-adjustable design for direct replacement use
• Part number 524-197 for easy identification

Application Details

Compatible with 2000-2009 Subaru Legacy, rear left forward and rear right forward, 2000-2009 Subaru Outback, rear left forward and rear right forward, and 2003-2006 Subaru Baja, rear left forward and rear right forward. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme CMS801211 for the same application. The Dorman 524-197 lateral arm is a practical OE-style replacement for Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, and Subaru Baja rear suspension service.

What It Helps Address

• Rear suspension looseness caused by worn arm bushings
• Clunking or knocking from deteriorated lateral arm components
• Uneven rear tire wear related to suspension geometry wear
• Alignment instability after suspension component fatigue
• Corrosion or structural wear in the original rear lateral arm

Installation Notes

Verify rear left forward or rear right forward position before ordering. Compare the original arm, bushing layout, and mounting points to confirm application match for your Subaru Legacy, Outback, or Baja. Because this is a stamped steel arm with bushings included, it is suited for direct replacement of the original lateral arm assembly on the listed vehicles.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this lateral arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. Part number 524-197 is built to meet the needs of select Subaru rear suspension applications.