Dorman 527-497 Lateral Arm - Rear Lower Forward

Dorman 527-497 Lateral Arm for Lexus ES350

Dorman 527-497 is a steel lateral arm engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment on select vehicles. It is built for the rear lower forward suspension position on 2007-2012 Lexus ES350 models, with bushings included and a straight, boxed-arm design.

Key Features

• Fits 2007-2012 Lexus ES350, rear lower forward
• Steel construction for suspension service replacement
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style fit and function
• Straight, boxed control arm design
• Black bushings included
• End configuration: bracket to bushing
• No ball joint included and no mounting hardware included
• Mounting hole diameter: 14.3 mm

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm, part number 527-497, is made for the rear lower forward suspension location on the Lexus ES350. It is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment part on the listed applications, with a steel body, rubber-and-steel bushing material, and a standard replacement design that supports proper suspension geometry. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK643402 for the same application.

Common Suspension Issues It Can Address

• Rear suspension looseness or instability
• Clunking or knocking from worn arm bushings
• Uneven tire wear related to suspension alignment wear
• Excessive rear-end movement over bumps
• Restoring worn OE lateral arm function on Lexus ES350 models

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the rear lower forward position before installation on 2007-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles. Inspect adjacent bushings, mounting points, and alignment settings during service, since suspension wear in nearby components can affect final results. Because mounting hardware is not included, reuse or source the correct hardware as needed for the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this lateral arm as a direct replacement component for specific vehicle applications and subjects it to testing for fit and function. The part number 527-497 is built to meet standard replacement expectations for the Lexus ES350 rear suspension service application.