{"product_id":"dorman-528-181-lateral-arm-and-ball-joint-assembly-rear-left-upper","title":"Dorman 528-181 Lateral Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Rear Left Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 528-181 Rear Left Upper Arm\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 528-181 is a lateral arm and ball joint assembly for the rear left upper position on select Acura RDX models. It is built as a standard replacement part with a steel body, powder-coated finish, and an installed ball joint for direct suspension service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2007-2018 Acura RDX, rear left upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with powder-coated finish for corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall joint installed with tapered stud design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber bushings included for suspension isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed control arm design for OE-style replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-adjustable, bolt-on attachment style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 528-181 for catalog and service reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman lateral arm and ball joint assembly is engineered as a direct replacement for the original equipment on 2007-2018 Acura RDX rear suspension applications. The assembly combines the arm, bushings, and ball joint in one service part to restore rear suspension geometry and secure wheel location. It is a practical choice for Acura RDX rear left upper control arm replacement when the original arm shows wear at the bushings or ball joint. This part number, 528-181, also cross-references Beck\/Arnley 102-8350 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear suspension looseness or clunking from worn bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive play from a worn ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by suspension alignment issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise over bumps from deteriorated control arm components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling instability in the rear suspension of Acura RDX models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 2007-2018 Acura RDX, rear left upper. Verify the vehicle position before installation and confirm alignment after replacement, since suspension arm service can affect rear wheel geometry. The bolt-on design supports straightforward replacement on the specified application, and the threaded stud with tapered ball joint connection matches the original-style mounting layout. Part number 528-181 should be matched to the vehicle’s rear left upper location before service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states this assembly is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles. The steel construction, powder-coated finish, and included bushings and installed ball joint support consistent service quality for Acura RDX rear suspension repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53003587911861,"sku":"BKKY-528-181","price":115.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_528181_FRO.jpg?v=1787295452","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-528-181-lateral-arm-and-ball-joint-assembly-rear-left-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}