Dorman 527-353 Lateral Arm - Rear Lower Forward

Dorman 527-353 Lateral Arm for Mazda 3

Dorman 527-353 is a steel lateral arm built as a standard replacement for the original equipment on select Mazda applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable suspension service on the rear lower forward position of the Mazda 3 and Mazda 3 Sport.

• Steel tubular lateral arm construction
• Fits the rear lower forward suspension position
• Black bushings with bushings included
• Bolt-on attachment with bracket and bushing ends
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
• No ball joint included and no mounting hardware included
• Compatible With 2014-2018 Mazda 3, rear lower forward
• Compatible With 2014-2018 Mazda 3 Sport, rear lower forward

This lateral arm is used to restore rear suspension geometry and secure the control point between the chassis and suspension assembly. The Dorman 527-353 part number is a direct-fit replacement for the rear lower forward location on 2014-2018 Mazda 3 and 2014-2018 Mazda 3 Sport models. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK643611 for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Rear suspension clunking or knocking over bumps
• Excessive play from worn suspension bushings
• Uneven rear tire wear from altered alignment angles
• Loose or unstable rear-end handling
• Corrosion or damage to the original lateral arm

Installation Notes

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and rear lower forward position before installation. Because this is a bolt-on lateral arm, inspect the mounting points, bushings, and surrounding hardware for wear or corrosion during service. An alignment check is recommended after replacement to confirm proper rear suspension geometry.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this lateral arm as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to rigorous testing to support dependable OE-style performance on the specified Mazda applications.