Dorman 526-717 Lateral Arm - Rear Upper Center

Dorman 526-717 Rear Upper Center Lateral Arm

Dorman 526-717 is a steel lateral arm engineered as a standard replacement for the rear upper center suspension position on select Tesla 3 models. It is built with a stamped construction, painted finish, and pre-greased rubber bushings to support consistent suspension movement and OE-style fitment.

Key Features

• Fits 2017-2023 Tesla 3, rear upper center
• Steel construction with stamped beam design
• Painted, semi-gloss black finish
• Pre-greased with rubber bushings included
• Bushing and bracket attachment points for direct replacement use
• No ball joint, grease fittings, or mounting hardware included
• Part number 526-717 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm is designed for the rear upper center suspension location on 2017-2023 Tesla 3 vehicles. The steel beam-style arm uses a bolt-on attachment type and includes black rubber bushings to help restore suspension geometry and rear suspension control. As a standard replacement component, Dorman 526-717 is built to match the original equipment layout for the specified application without adding adjustable features or service fittings.

This part cross-references Delphi TC4407 for the same application. For shoppers searching Tesla 3 rear upper center lateral arm replacement, Dorman 526-717 provides a direct-fit suspension arm option for the listed model years.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Rear suspension looseness or excess movement at the upper center arm
• Clunking or knocking from worn suspension bushings
• Uneven rear suspension response caused by fatigued control arm components
• Restoring alignment-related suspension geometry after arm wear
• Replacing a bent or corroded rear lateral arm on a Tesla 3

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle year and rear upper center position before installation. This arm is a bolt-on replacement and does not include mounting hardware, so reuse or source the correct fasteners as needed. Because the bushings are pre-greased and the arm is non-adjustable, installation should follow the vehicle’s suspension service procedure and be completed with the suspension at normal ride height when required by the manufacturer.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this lateral arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable replacement performance on the specified vehicles. The part is built as a standard replacement suspension component for 2017-2023 Tesla 3 applications.