Dorman 527-517 Lateral Arm - Rear Left Upper Rearward

Dorman 527-517 Rear Lateral Arm

Dorman 527-517 is a steel lateral arm engineered as a standard replacement for the original rear suspension link on select Audi applications. It is built for the rear left upper rearward position and is listed for Audi models with air suspension where specified.

• Steel construction with forged design for structural strength
• Powder-coated black finish with semi-gloss appearance
• Rubber bushings included for suspension articulation
• Bushing-to-bushing design with bent shape for OE-style geometry
• Standard replacement part for rear suspension service
• Direct fit application for the rear left upper rearward position

Fitment and application details

This lateral arm is used in the rear suspension to maintain wheel location and alignment geometry. It fits 2020-2025 Audi A6 allroad, rear left upper rearward; 2018-2025 Audi Q5, rear left upper rearward, w/Air Suspension; 2020-2025 Audi Q5 PHEV, rear left upper rearward, w/Air Suspension; 2021-2025 Audi Q5 Sportback, rear left upper rearward, w/Air Suspension; 2021-2025 Audi RS6 Avant, rear left upper rearward; 2021-2025 Audi RS7 Sportback, rear left upper rearward; 2020-2025 Audi S6, rear left upper rearward; 2020-2025 Audi S7 Sportback, rear left upper rearward, w/Air Suspension; 2018-2025 Audi SQ5, rear left upper rearward, w/Air Suspension; and 2021-2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback, rear left upper rearward, w/Air Suspension. The Dorman 527-517 also cross-references 4K0505397A and 4M0505397L for the same application.

What this part helps address

• Rear suspension looseness or instability
• Excessive play from worn suspension bushings
• Alignment issues related to a damaged lateral arm
• Noises from the rear suspension during driving over bumps
• Uneven tire wear caused by worn rear suspension linkage

Installation notes and quality assurance

Verify vehicle configuration, including air suspension where required, before ordering. Confirm the rear left upper rearward mounting location and compare the original arm length, bushing style, and mounting hole dimensions during installation. Dorman designs this replacement to match the original equipment application on specific vehicles and tests it for reliable service on the listed Audi fitments.