Mevotech CMS401145 Lateral Arm - Rear Right Lower Forward

Mevotech CMS401145 Lateral Arm Overview

Mevotech CMS401145 is a corrosion-resistant lateral arm for the rear right lower forward suspension position. It is built with a fixed-length design and includes mounting hardware, making it a direct replacement option for select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln-platform applications that use this rear suspension layout.

Compatible with 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable in the rear right lower forward position. This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 523-279 for the same application.

Key Features

• Part number CMS401145
• Lateral arm for rear suspension service
• Rear right lower forward position
• Fixed-length, non-adjustable design
• Corrosion-resistant finish for added protection
• Mounting hardware included
• Dimensions: 14.92 in. length, 3.98 in. width

Detailed Description

Mevotech CMS401145 is a suspension lateral arm engineered for vehicles that use a rear right lower forward control point. The corrosion-resistant finish helps protect the component in demanding underbody conditions, while the fixed-length construction supports OE-style suspension geometry without the need for adjustment. With its specified dimensions and included mounting hardware, this part is suited for service work where a direct-fit replacement is needed for the rear suspension assembly.

Use CMS401145 when servicing rear suspension wear on Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, Mercury Montego, Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus X, or Mercury Sable models listed in the fitment data. The part number CMS401145 is also useful when searching for a replacement lateral arm by OE-style reference or interchange number.

What This Part Helps Address

• Rear suspension looseness or instability
• Clunking or knocking from the rear suspension area
• Uneven rear tire wear caused by worn suspension geometry
• Excessive movement at the rear right lower forward mounting point
• Restoring proper alignment-related suspension positioning after wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Install CMS401145 at the rear right lower forward suspension location only on the listed applications. Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and position before installation, and inspect adjacent bushings, fasteners, and mounting points for wear or damage. Because this is a fixed-length arm, final suspension geometry should be checked after installation and any related alignment service should be performed as required by the vehicle condition.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech suspension components are built for replacement service in OE-style applications, with corrosion-resistant protection specified for this part. CMS401145 is identified with direct interchange references for the same application, including Dorman OE Solutions 523-279, helping confirm part matching during repair planning.