Mevotech CMS401146 Lateral Arm - Rear Left Lower Forward

Mevotech CMS401146 Lateral Arm Overview

Mevotech CMS401146 is a corrosion-resistant lateral arm for the rear left lower forward suspension position. It is built for direct replacement use on select Ford, Mercury, and related platforms, including Ford Taurus, Taurus X, Five Hundred, Freestyle, Mercury Sable, and Montego applications.

With a fixed-length design and OE-style fitment, this lateral arm supports proper rear suspension geometry on vehicles that need a precise replacement for worn or damaged control components. The Mevotech CMS401146 is a practical choice when servicing rear left lower forward suspension wear on 2005-2009 Ford and Mercury models.

Key Features

• Part number CMS401146
• Rear left lower forward lateral arm application
• Corrosion-resistant finish for added protection
• Fixed length design; not adjustable
• Length: 14.92 in.
• Width: 3.98 in.
• Direct-fit replacement for select Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus X, Mercury Sable, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, and Mercury Montego models

Detailed Description

Mevotech CMS401146 is a suspension lateral arm engineered for the rear left lower forward position. Its corrosion-resistant finish helps protect the component in demanding underbody conditions, while the non-adjustable, fixed-length construction supports consistent suspension alignment characteristics when replacing a worn OE-style arm. This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 523-278 for the same application.

For fitment-focused searches, this part is commonly selected for rear left lower forward suspension service on 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008-2009 Mercury Sable, 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, and 2005-2007 Mercury Montego. If you are replacing a rear suspension lateral arm on a Ford Taurus or Mercury Sable, CMS401146 provides the correct application match for the listed vehicles.

What This Part Helps Address

• Rear suspension looseness caused by a worn lateral arm
• Clunking or knocking from the rear left lower forward suspension area
• Uneven rear wheel tracking from damaged suspension linkage
• Excessive play in the rear suspension assembly
• Replacement needs after corrosion or physical damage to the original arm

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rear left lower forward position before ordering, since this part is position-specific. Confirm vehicle year, make, and model against the listed fitment for Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus X, Mercury Sable, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, and Mercury Montego applications. After installation, a suspension inspection and alignment check are recommended to confirm proper rear geometry.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech is an established suspension parts brand known for OE-style replacement components. CMS401146 is built with a corrosion-resistant finish and application-specific dimensions to support consistent fitment on the listed vehicles.