Dorman 527-082 Lateral Arm - Rear Upper or Rear Upper Rearward

Dorman 527-082 Rear Upper Lateral Arm

Dorman 527-082 is a steel rear upper lateral arm built as a standard replacement for specific BMW and Mini applications. It is precision-engineered and tested to match the original equipment function on supported vehicles, including BMW X1, BMW X2, and Mini Cooper rear suspension applications.

Key Features

• Steel construction for suspension strength and durability
• Black finish with black bushings for OE-style appearance
• Rubber bushings included for direct replacement service
• Bolt-on attachment with 12 mm mounting hole diameter
• Boxed control arm design for rear upper suspension use
• Standard replacement grade for factory-style fit and function
• Part number 527-082 for ordering and cross-reference

Detailed Description

This lateral arm is designed for rear upper suspension locations on select BMW and Mini models. It uses a steel body with rubber bushings and a bolt-on attachment style to replace worn or damaged OE components in the rear suspension. The Dorman 527-082 is a direct-fit replacement for applications such as 2022-2024 BMW 118i rear upper, 2021-2024 BMW 228i Gran Coupe rear upper, 2016-2021 BMW X1 rear upper rearward, and 2014-2021 Mini Cooper rear upper rearward. This part cross-references BMW OE number 33326851563 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rear suspension looseness from a worn lateral arm
• Noisy bushings in the rear upper suspension
• Uneven rear wheel tracking caused by suspension wear
• Restoration of factory suspension geometry after component fatigue
• Replacement of a bent or damaged rear upper arm

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s rear upper suspension position before installation, since this part is listed for both rear upper and rear upper rearward applications. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position before ordering. The arm is bolt-on and does not include mounting hardware, so reuse or source the required fasteners as needed. Because it is not greaseable and is not pre-greased, install it as a sealed suspension component.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this lateral arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable OE-style replacement on specific vehicles. The part is built as a standard replacement suspension component for BMW and Mini rear suspension service.