Dorman 527-000 Lateral Arm - Rear Upper

Dorman 527-000 Rear Upper Lateral Arm

Dorman 527-000 is a steel rear upper lateral arm built as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable suspension service on applications such as the Hyundai Santa Fe XL, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sport, and Kia Sorento.

Key Features

• Steel construction with black bushings
• Press-in attachment design
• End 1 and End 2 use bushings
• Ball joint not included
• Mounting hardware not included
• Non-adjustable, standard replacement design
• Compatible with rear upper suspension positions
• Cross-references Delphi TC8070 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm, part number 527-000, is made for rear upper suspension service where OE-style geometry and bushing support matter. The arm uses steel construction with rubber-and-steel bushings and a press-in attachment style, helping restore proper suspension location on vehicles that need a direct replacement for worn or damaged original components. It is listed for 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL rear upper, 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe rear upper, 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport rear upper, and 2014-2015 Kia Sorento rear upper. For shoppers searching for a rear upper lateral arm for Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or a Dorman 527-000 replacement for Kia Sorento suspension repair, this part matches those confirmed applications.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Rear suspension looseness or instability
• Clunking or knocking from worn bushings
• Uneven rear tire wear caused by suspension movement
• Loss of rear alignment control after bushing wear
• Corrosion or damage to the original lateral arm

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s rear upper suspension position before ordering. This arm uses two mounting holes and a 12.2 mm mounting hole diameter, with press-in end bushings and no ball joint. Because mounting hardware is not included, reuse or source the correct fasteners as needed. After installation, a rear alignment check is recommended to confirm suspension geometry on the Hyundai Santa Fe XL, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, or Kia Sorento.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement lateral arm to match the original equipment function on the listed vehicles and subjects it to testing for dependable fit and performance. Part number 527-000 is built as a standard replacement suspension component for confirmed rear upper applications.