Dorman 527-467 Lateral Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Rear Lower Outer

Dorman 527-467 Rear Lower Outer Lateral Arm

Dorman 527-467 is a steel lateral arm and ball joint assembly built for specific rear suspension applications on the 2002 Ford Explorer and 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. It is a standard replacement part with a coated black finish, pre-greased construction, and a threaded attachment design for service-focused suspension repair.

Key Features

• Precision-engineered lateral arm and ball joint assembly for OE-style replacement
• Fits 2002 Ford Explorer, rear lower outer, to 3/04/02
• Fits 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, rear lower outer, to 3/04/02
• Steel tubular control arm construction with a coated finish
• Pre-greased and greaseable for maintenance access
• Ball joint included; ball joint is not installed
• Adjustable design with threaded attachment and pinch-style ball joint stud
• Mounting hardware included

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension arm is engineered as a direct replacement for the original equipment lateral arm on select Ford and Mercury rear suspension setups. The tubular steel design, metal bearing material, and coated black finish support durable service in the rear lower outer position. Dorman 527-467 is a practical choice when restoring suspension geometry on a 2002 Ford Explorer or 2002 Mercury Mountaineer built to 3/04/02. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES800561 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rear suspension looseness or instability
• Excessive play from worn lateral arm components
• Clunking or knocking from the rear suspension area
• Uneven rear tire wear related to suspension wear
• Alignment issues caused by worn rear lower outer hardware

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle build date before ordering, since this part applies only to 2002 Ford Explorer and 2002 Mercury Mountaineer vehicles built to 3/04/02. Confirm the rear lower outer position and compare the original arm length, mounting style, and ball joint stud type before installation. Because the ball joint is not installed, inspect surrounding suspension components and fasteners during service. Dorman 527-467 includes mounting hardware and is pre-greased, which helps streamline installation and initial service setup.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this lateral arm and ball joint assembly is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable OE replacement for specific vehicles. The part is built as a standard replacement suspension component for consistent fit and function in the intended application.