Dorman 926-046 Lateral Arm Bolt

Dorman 926-046 Lateral Arm Bolt

Dorman 926-046 is a direct replacement lateral arm bolt for rear suspension service where the original hardware is seized, damaged, or broken during knuckle removal. Built from steel with a 10.9 bolt grade, it restores the fastener needed for a secure arm-to-knuckle connection on select Subaru applications.

Key Features

• Direct replacement for the original lateral link bolt
• Steel construction for suspension hardware service
• 10.9 bolt grade for demanding chassis applications
• Metric M14-1.50 thread size with 14 mm thread diameter
• 252 mm bolt length and 23.5 mm thread length
• Includes matching washers and nut as specified by the manufacturer
• Cross-references Subaru 20540AA000 for the same application

Application Details

This Dorman lateral arm bolt, part number 926-046, is used in rear suspension arm-to-knuckle service on Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, and Subaru Legacy models. It is a direct-fit replacement for hard-to-find OE hardware and is intended for repairs where the original bolt must be removed to service a rear wheel bearing or related suspension component.

Compatible With: 1998-2008 Subaru Forester, arm to knuckle; 1993-2007 Subaru Impreza, arm to knuckle; 1990-1999 Subaru Legacy, arm to knuckle.

Common Repair Uses

• Seized lateral link bolt during rear knuckle removal
• Broken suspension fastener found during wheel bearing service
• Corroded or damaged arm-to-knuckle hardware
• OE bolt replacement when the original part is no longer easy to source
• Rear suspension reassembly after knuckle or bearing repair

Installation Notes

Verify thread size, bolt length, and vehicle fitment before installation. Because this fastener is used in rear suspension hardware, follow factory service procedures for removal and torque specification. Inspect the mating bushings, washers, and knuckle mounting surfaces during reassembly to confirm the repair is complete.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement hardware to match the original application requirements for Subaru rear suspension service. Part number 926-046 is built as a direct OE-style substitute for the discontinued or difficult-to-find factory bolt used on Forester, Impreza, and Legacy models.