Mevotech CMS101531 Lateral Arm - Rear Lower Forward

Mevotech CMS101531 Rear Lower Forward Lateral Arm

The Mevotech CMS101531 is a steel rear lower forward lateral arm built for Volvo suspension applications that see regular road use. It is engineered with application-specific upgrades for added durability and more consistent performance in demanding passenger and commercial service.

Key Features

• Steel construction with a black finish
• Rear lower forward position
• Includes rubber bushings
• End 1: bushing; End 2: fork
• Non-adjustable design
• No ball joint included
• Mevotech Supreme Parts engineering for application-specific fit and function

Detailed Description

Mevotech CMS101531 is a rear lower forward lateral arm designed for select Volvo XC90, XC60, V90 Cross Country, and V60 Cross Country models. Built from steel and supplied with rubber bushings, this suspension arm is made to replace the original rear lower forward control arm location with a direct-fit layout. The CMS101531 part number is also listed under Mevotech Supreme, and this part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Compatible With 2016-2025 Volvo XC90, rear lower forward; 2018-2025 Volvo XC60, rear lower forward; 2017-2025 Volvo V90 Cross Country, rear lower forward; and 2020-2024 Volvo V60 Cross Country, rear lower forward. Searchers looking for a Volvo XC90 rear lower forward lateral arm, Volvo XC60 suspension arm replacement, or Mevotech CMS101531 rear control arm will find this part matched to the listed applications.

What This Part Helps Address

• Excessive rear suspension play from worn bushings
• Clunking or knocking from the rear lower suspension area
• Uneven rear tire wear caused by worn lateral arm components
• Loose or unstable rear handling feel
• Corrosion-related replacement needs on steel suspension hardware

Installation Notes and Tips

Install in the rear lower forward suspension position only. Because this arm is non-adjustable and does not include a ball joint, verify the original layout and mounting points before installation. Inspect adjacent bushings and related rear suspension components during service to help ensure the repair addresses the full source of wear.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech Supreme Parts are engineered in-house with application-specific upgrades for durability and performance. The Supreme line is aimed at high-use passenger vehicles, SUVs, fleets, and working trucks, with Labor Saver design elements intended to make installation faster and easier where applicable.