Dorman 527-979 Lateral Arm - Rear Upper

Dorman 527-979 Rear Upper Lateral Arm

Dorman 527-979 is a steel rear upper lateral arm built as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select Acura and Honda models. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable suspension service on the Acura ILX, Honda Civic, and Honda Fit.

Key Features

• Steel construction with a black finish
• Rubber bushings included for suspension mounting support
• End 1 uses a bushing; end 2 uses a threaded connection
• Bolt-on attachment type for direct replacement use
• Boxed control arm design
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
• Compatible with rear upper suspension positions

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm, part number 527-979, is designed for rear upper suspension applications on 2013-2022 Acura ILX, 2012-2015 Honda Civic, and 2013-2014 Honda Fit. The steel body and rubber bushings are selected to match the needs of the original suspension layout while maintaining a direct-fit replacement profile. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK643116 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a rear upper lateral arm for 2013-2022 Acura ILX or a replacement lateral arm for 2012-2015 Honda Civic and 2013-2014 Honda Fit, Dorman 527-979 provides a straightforward OE-style solution. The boxed arm design, bolt-on attachment, and threaded end help support proper suspension geometry in the rear upper position.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Worn or damaged rear upper suspension arm bushings
• Excessive rear suspension play or looseness
• Noisy suspension movement over bumps
• Incorrect rear suspension alignment caused by a failing arm
• Corrosion or fatigue in the original lateral arm

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and rear upper position before installation. This part uses a bolt-on attachment and does not include mounting hardware, so reuse or source the required fasteners as needed. Because the arm is not adjustable and is not greaseable, proper installation and alignment checks are important after replacement.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this lateral arm as a standard replacement component and subjects it to engineering review and testing to support dependable service on the specified Acura and Honda applications. Part number 527-979 is built to replace the original equipment design on confirmed fitments.