Dorman 528-232 Lateral Arm - Rear Upper

Dorman 528-232 Rear Upper Lateral Arm

Dorman 528-232 is a steel rear upper lateral arm engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment on select Kia and Hyundai vehicles. It uses rubber bushings at both ends to help restore rear suspension location and alignment control on the applications listed below.

Key Features

• Steel construction for suspension strength and durability
• Rubber bushings at both ends
• Black finish
• Bolt-on attachment type
• Boxed control arm design
• Standard replacement grade
• Compatible with rear upper suspension positions on select Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Sorento models

Detailed Description

This lateral arm is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment part on specific vehicles. Dorman 528-232 is built for rear upper suspension use and is designed around the OE-style mounting and bushing layout found on 2017-2022 Kia Sportage, 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson, and 2016-2020 Kia Sorento applications. If you are searching for a rear upper lateral arm for Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson rear upper suspension repair, or a Kia Sorento rear upper control arm replacement, this part number is a direct fitment match for the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Restores rear suspension arm geometry after wear or damage
• Addresses clunking or looseness from worn bushings
• Helps correct rear-end instability caused by a fatigued lateral arm
• Replaces a bent or corroded OE rear upper arm
• Supports proper suspension positioning on listed Kia and Hyundai models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle year, make, model, and rear upper position before installation. This arm is bolt-on and includes bushings, but mounting hardware is not included. Confirm stud thread diameter and mounting hole dimensions against the original part during service. An alignment check is recommended after suspension component replacement.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this lateral arm as a standard replacement component and subjects it to testing for fit and function on the specified applications. It is built to match the original equipment role on compatible Kia and Hyundai rear suspension systems.