Dorman 526-564 Lateral Arm - Rear Upper

Dorman 526-564 Rear Upper Lateral Arm

Dorman 526-564 is a steel rear upper lateral arm engineered as a standard replacement for the original suspension link on select Volkswagen applications. It is built with bushings at both ends and a bent, black-finished design to match the OE-style layout used in the rear suspension.

Key Features

• Steel construction for suspension strength and durability
• Rear upper lateral arm design for precise rear suspension location
• Bushings included at both ends
• Bent shape for OE-style fitment geometry
• Standard replacement grade for direct service use
• No ball joint, grease fitting, or mounting hardware included

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm, part number 526-564, is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment on specific vehicles. It uses steel arm and bushing material, a 303 mm length, and 12.2 mm / 14.2 mm mounting hole diameters to support rear suspension alignment and control. The design is intended for rear upper placement on Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, and Volkswagen Teramont models with the listed fitment.

Compatible With 2018-2025 Volkswagen Atlas, rear upper; 2020-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, rear upper; and 2019, 2021-2024 Volkswagen Teramont, rear upper. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme CMS701186 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rear suspension looseness from worn lateral arm bushings
• Clunking or knocking noises from the rear suspension
• Uneven rear wheel alignment caused by worn suspension links
• Excess movement in the rear upper control path
• Restoration of OE-style rear suspension geometry

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear upper position and vehicle application before installation. Because this arm uses bushings and no mounting hardware is included, inspect the surrounding fasteners and related suspension components for wear before service. After installation, a rear alignment check is recommended to confirm suspension geometry.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement lateral arm to match the original equipment function for the listed Volkswagen applications and subjects it to testing for fit and performance consistency. Part number 526-564 is built as a standard replacement suspension component for service repair use.