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Dorman 528-252 Lateral Arm - Rear Upper Forward
| Brand | Dorman 528-252 |
|---|---|
| Position | Rear Upper Forward |
| Material | Steel |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Length | 247 |
| Color | Black |
| End 1 Type | Bushing |
| End 2 Type | Bushing |
| Stud Thread Diameter | 12 |
| Mount Stud Quantity | 0 |
| Bushings Included | Yes |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Greaseable | No |
| Bushing Material | Rubber |
| Bushing Material | Steel |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 12.2 |
| Adjustable | No |
| Attachment Type | Bolt-on |
| Ball Joint Included | No |
| Ball Joint Installed | No |
| Control Arm Type | Tubular |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Item Grade | Standard replacement |
| Package Contents | 1 lateral arm |
| Pre Greased | No |
| Fits | Mercedes-Benz · 29 vehicles |
Standard replacement. Built as a direct OE-style lateral arm for specific suspension applications.
Steel tubular design. Uses a rigid steel body with bonded rubber bushings for service replacement.
Bolt-on attachment. Simplifies replacement with a factory-style mounting approach.
Cross-references 1723500406 for the same application. See all 1.
Overview
Dorman 528-252 is a standard replacement lateral arm built for specific Mercedes-Benz applications. It uses a steel tubular design with bonded bushings to restore suspension geometry and rear upper forward control.
Fits 2012-2020 Mercedes-Benz SLK and SLC applications in the rear upper forward position, including SLK200, SLK250, SLK300, SLK350, SLK55 AMG, SLC180, SLC200, and SLC300. The Dorman 528-252 part number is also referenced by 1723500406 for the same application.
Key Features
- Steel construction for suspension service replacement
- Tubular control arm design for the specified application
- Bonded rubber bushings included
- Bolt-on attachment type
- Standard replacement grade
- No grease fitting and no adjustable hardware
Detailed Description
This lateral arm is engineered as a direct replacement for the original equipment part on select Mercedes-Benz models. It features a steel body, black finish, and bushing-equipped ends to match the factory-style suspension layout. The Dorman 528-252 is intended for rear upper forward fitments where worn bushings or arm wear can affect alignment and suspension response.
Use this lateral arm on Mercedes-Benz SLK and SLC vehicles when the original arm shows play, noise, or degraded bushing condition. The Dorman 528-252 and interchange reference 1723500406 identify the same application coverage.
What It Helps Solve
- Suspension looseness from worn arm bushings
- Clunking or knocking from rear suspension wear
- Alignment instability caused by arm deflection
- Uneven tire wear related to suspension geometry issues
- Restores factory-style rear suspension control
Installation Notes
Verify fitment by year, model, and rear upper forward position before installation. This part uses a bolt-on attachment style and does not include mounting hardware. Inspect related suspension components and alignment settings during replacement.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states that this lateral arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable replacement of the original equipment on specific vehicles.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz | SLC180 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz | SLC300 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz | SLC180 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz | SLC300 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz | SLC180 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz | SLC300 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz | SLC180 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz | SLC200 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz | SLC300 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK200 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK55 AMG | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK200 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK250 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK55 AMG | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK200 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK250 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK55 AMG | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK200 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK250 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK55 AMG | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK200 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK250 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Rear Upper Forward | — |
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK55 AMG | Rear Upper Forward | — |
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