Dorman 528-256 Lateral Arm - Rear Right Lower Rearward

Dorman 528-256 Lateral Arm for Rear Suspension

Dorman 528-256 is a steel lateral arm built as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select Lexus and Toyota vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable rear suspension service, with bushings included and a pre-greased design for direct replacement use.

Key Features

• Steel tubular lateral arm construction
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
• Adjustable design for suspension alignment needs
• Pre-greased with bushings included
• Bolt-on attachment with 14.5 mm mounting hole diameter
• Black finish with black bushings
• Rear right lower rearward position

Detailed Product Overview

This Dorman lateral arm, part number 528-256, is made for rear suspension applications on 2013-2018 Lexus ES300h, 2013-2018 Lexus ES350, 2013-2018 Toyota Avalon with level sensor bracket, and 2012-2017 Toyota Camry with level sensor bracket. It uses a steel body with rubber and steel bushing materials, a bracket end on one side and a bushing end on the other, and a tubular control arm design for OE-style fitment. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK643430 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Rear suspension looseness or instability
• Clunking or knocking from worn suspension bushings
• Uneven rear wheel alignment caused by a worn lateral arm
• Excessive play in the rear right lower rearward suspension link
• Corrosion or fatigue in the original arm assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and rear right lower rearward position before installation. This part uses a bolt-on attachment and does not include mounting hardware or a ball joint. Because it is adjustable, final suspension settings should be checked after installation, and alignment should be performed as needed.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this lateral arm as a direct OE-style replacement and subjects it to testing for dependable service on the listed Lexus and Toyota applications. Part number 528-256 is built to meet standard replacement expectations for rear suspension repair.