{"product_id":"dorman-526-717-lateral-arm-rear-upper-center","title":"Dorman 526-717 Lateral Arm - Rear Upper Center","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 526-717 Rear Upper Center Lateral Arm\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2017-2023 Tesla 3, rear upper center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with stamped beam design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted, semi-gloss black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased with rubber bushings included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBushing and bracket attachment points for direct replacement use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo ball joint, grease fittings, or mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 526-717 for catalog and cross-reference lookup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear suspension looseness or excess movement at the upper center arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from worn suspension bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven rear suspension response caused by fatigued control arm components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring alignment-related suspension geometry after arm wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a bent or corroded rear lateral arm on a Tesla 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53003583062197,"sku":"BKKY-526-717","price":78.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_526717_FRO.jpg?v=1787294913","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-526-717-lateral-arm-rear-upper-center","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}