Dorman 526-172 Suspension Control Arm - Rear Right Lower

Dorman Rear Right Lower Control Arm

Dorman 526-172 is a steel suspension control arm engineered as a standard replacement for the rear right lower position. It is built for specific Audi and Porsche applications, including Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, RS5, RS7, SQ5, allroad, and Porsche Macan models.

This Dorman control arm uses a boxed steel construction with a powder-coated black finish and rubber bushings. It is a press-in design with no ball joint included or installed, making it a direct replacement option for rear suspension service on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Part number 526-172 for rear right lower suspension service
• Steel control arm with boxed construction
• Powder-coated black finish for corrosion resistance
• Rubber bushings included
• Press-in ball joint mounting type
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style repair
• No ball joint included and no mounting hardware included

Detailed Description

Dorman 526-172 is a rear right lower suspension control arm designed for precise OE-style replacement on select Audi and Porsche platforms. The steel arm features a bent shape, boxed construction, and powder-coated finish to match the demands of rear suspension use. Its rubber bushings and press-in attachment design support a direct repair approach for worn or damaged original components. For buyers searching for a rear right lower control arm for Audi A4 Quattro, Audi A5 Quattro, or Porsche Macan applications, this part number 526-172 provides a fitment-specific solution. This part cross-references RK642596 for the same application.

What It Helps Repair

• Rear suspension looseness or instability
• Clunking or knocking from the rear right lower suspension area
• Uneven tire wear caused by worn control arm bushings
• Excessive rear wheel movement under load
• Handling issues related to a fatigued lower control arm

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and rear right lower position before installation. This control arm uses a press-in ball joint mounting type, and the ball joint is not included or installed. Mounting hardware is not included, so reuse or source hardware as required by the repair procedure. Because suspension components affect alignment, a professional wheel alignment is recommended after installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this suspension control arm as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to rigorous testing for reliable service on the specified vehicles. The part is built to standard replacement specifications for consistent fit and function.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 2015-2024 Porsche Macan, rear right lower
• Fits 2012-2018 Audi A6, rear right lower
• Fits 2012-2018 Audi A6 Quattro, rear right lower
• Fits 2012-2018 Audi A7 Quattro, rear right lower
• Fits 2011-2018 Audi A8 Quattro, rear right lower
• Fits 2014-2018 Audi RS7, rear right lower
• Fits 2013-2018 Audi S6, rear right lower
• Fits 2013-2018 Audi S7, rear right lower
• Fits 2013-2018 Audi S8, rear right lower
• Fits 2008-2017 Audi A5 Quattro, rear right lower
• Fits 2016-2017 Audi A7, rear right lower
• Fits 2009-2017 Audi Q5, rear right lower
• Fits 2014-2017 Audi SQ5, rear right lower
• Fits 2009-2016 Audi A4, rear right lower
• Fits 2013-2016 Audi A4 allroad, rear right lower
• Fits 2009-2016 Audi A4 Quattro, rear right lower
• Fits 2008-2016 Audi A5, rear right lower
• Fits 2013-2016 Audi allroad, rear right lower
• Fits 2013-2016 Audi RS5, rear right lower
• Fits 2011 Audi RS5, rear right lower
• Fits 2010-2016 Audi S4, rear right lower
• Fits 2008-2016 Audi S5, rear right lower