Dorman 524-998 Lateral Arm - Rear Upper

Dorman 524-998 Rear Upper Lateral Arm

Dorman 524-998 is a steel rear upper lateral arm engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. It is built for 2013-2016 Dodge Dart rear upper applications and uses integrated bushings for a direct-fit suspension repair.

Key Features

• Fits 2013-2016 Dodge Dart, rear upper
• Steel construction for suspension strength and durability
• Stamped control arm design with bolt-on attachment
• Integrated bushings included
• Black finish with black bushings
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
• Part number 524-998 for easy identification

Product Details

This lateral arm is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original rear upper suspension arm on the Dodge Dart. The stamped steel design measures 515.5 in length and uses a 12 mm stud thread diameter with a 12.1-12.2 mm mounting hole diameter. Dorman 524-998 is a direct suspension service part for rear upper alignment and wheel control, and it cross-references Delphi TC8171 for the same application.

For shoppers searching for a rear upper lateral arm for 2013-2016 Dodge Dart, this part provides the OE-style geometry and mounting style needed for suspension repair. The Dorman 524-998 part number is also useful when matching replacement components by catalog reference.

Common Repair Uses

• Rear suspension noise from worn bushings
• Excessive rear wheel movement or looseness
• Uneven tire wear related to rear suspension wear
• Clunking or knocking from the rear upper suspension area
• Restoring rear upper arm alignment after component wear

Installation Notes

Fits 2013-2016 Dodge Dart, rear upper. This is a bolt-on suspension arm with bushings included and no ball joint, grease fitting, or mounting hardware included. Verify mounting hole diameter, stud thread diameter, and vehicle position before installation. Professional alignment is recommended after replacement to confirm rear suspension geometry.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement lateral arm to match the original equipment application on specific vehicles and subjects it to testing for reliable service. Part number 524-998 is built as a standard replacement suspension component for rear upper use on the listed Dodge Dart fitment.