Dorman 524-535 Suspension Control Arm - Rear Left Upper Forward

Dorman 524-535 Rear Left Upper Forward Control Arm

Dorman 524-535 is a suspension control arm built for specific Mercedes-Benz rear suspension applications. It uses an aluminum construction with a coated black finish, rubber bushings, and a welded ball joint mounting type for OE-style replacement needs on the rear left upper forward position.

Key Features

• Aluminum control arm construction with casting/forged design
• Coated black finish for corrosion resistance
• Rubber bushing included with black bushing color
• Threaded ball joint stud type with welded mounting point
• No ball joint installed and no grease fitting included
• Direct replacement for the rear left upper forward suspension location

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension control arm is precision-engineered and tested as a replacement for the original equipment part on select Mercedes-Benz models. The 524-535 application covers rear left upper forward suspension use, including from-knuckle configurations on vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz C300, E350, GLC300, and related C-Class, E-Class, CLS-Class, GLK-Class, and EQC applications. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK641421 for the same application.

Built from aluminum with a regular-grade construction, this control arm includes a rubber bushing and a coated finish to match the demands of daily driving. The design supports OE-style suspension geometry for Mercedes-Benz rear suspension service where the original arm has worn, bent, or developed bushing noise.

Common Repair Uses

• Clunking or knocking from the rear suspension
• Excessive play caused by worn control arm bushings
• Uneven tire wear related to rear suspension wear
• Restoring rear left upper forward suspension alignment
• Replacing a damaged or corroded OE control arm

Installation Notes

• Compatible With 2008-2023 Mercedes-Benz C300, rear left upper forward, from knuckle
• Compatible With 2010-2023 Mercedes-Benz E300, rear left upper forward, from knuckle
• Compatible With 2016-2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, rear left upper forward, from knuckle
• Compatible With 2009-2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, rear left upper forward, from knuckle
• Compatible With 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz E450, rear left upper forward, from knuckle

Verify the rear left upper forward position and knuckle-side configuration before installation. Mounting hardware is not included, and the ball joint is not preinstalled.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this control arm as a direct-fit replacement and subjects it to rigorous testing for reliable service on the specified Mercedes-Benz applications. The part number 524-535 is engineered to match the original equipment form and function for the listed rear suspension positions.