Dorman 524-506 Lateral Arm - Rear Lower Rearward

Dorman 524-506 Lateral Arm for Mazda Protege

Dorman 524-506 is a steel lateral arm built as a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Mazda rear suspension applications. It is engineered and tested for reliable fitment on the rear lower rearward position, with bushings included for a complete service part.

Key Features

• Steel tubular lateral arm construction
• Bushings included with rubber bushing material
• Non-adjustable design for OE-style replacement
• No ball joint included or installed
• Grease fitting not required; pre-greased not required
• Part number 524-506 for easy identification

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm is intended for rear suspension service on 1999-2003 Mazda Protege and 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5 models in the rear lower rearward position. The steel tubular design and included rubber bushings support a straightforward replacement of the original arm, while the regular-grade construction keeps the part focused on factory-style service needs. This part cross-references Delphi TC6187 for the same application.

What It Helps Repair

• Rear suspension looseness or instability
• Worn or cracked lateral arm bushings
• Clunking or knocking from the rear lower suspension
• Uneven rear tire wear related to suspension wear
• Restoring proper rear lower rearward arm geometry on Mazda Protege and Protege5

Installation Notes

Compatible With 1999-2003 Mazda Protege, rear lower rearward, and 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5, rear lower rearward with rear drum brakes. Verify position before installation, since this arm is specific to the rear lower rearward location. Because the arm is non-adjustable and does not include a ball joint, confirm the surrounding suspension components are in serviceable condition during repair. Part number 524-506 should be matched to the vehicle application before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this lateral arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable OE-style replacement for specific vehicles. The part is built to meet the needs of routine suspension repair on Mazda Protege and Protege5 applications.