Mevotech GS401145 Lateral Arm - Rear Right Lower Forward

Mevotech GS401145 Lateral Arm

Mevotech GS401145 is a rear right lower forward lateral arm built for OE-style suspension service on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln-platform vehicles. It is a direct-fit replacement for restoring rear suspension geometry, handling response, and ride consistency on the applications listed below.

• Rear right lower forward lateral arm for suspension repair
• Length: 14.92
• Ball joint included: No
• Mounting hardware included: Yes
• Adjustable: No
• Mevotech GS401145 fitment for OE replacement service

Fitment and Application

• Fits 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, rear right lower forward.
• Fits 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, rear right lower forward.
• Fits 2008-2009 Mercury Sable, rear right lower forward.
• Fits 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, rear right lower forward.
• Fits 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, rear right lower forward.
• Fits 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, rear right lower forward.

This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 523-279 for the same application.

Detailed Description

Use Mevotech GS401145 when replacing a worn rear suspension lateral arm on the rear right lower forward position. The fixed-length design and OE-style dimensions support proper alignment of the rear suspension link location, while the included mounting hardware helps streamline the repair. This part is listed for 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, and Mercury Montego, plus 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus X, and Mercury Sable.

For shoppers searching for a rear right lower forward lateral arm for Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus X, or Mercury Sable, GS401145 provides a direct replacement path without an adjustable design or included ball joint. It also cross-references Mevotech Original Grade GS401145 and Mevotech Supreme CMS401145.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Rear suspension clunking or looseness
• Uneven rear tire wear from altered alignment
• Imprecise handling or rear-end instability
• Worn or damaged lateral arm mounting points
• Need for OE-style rear suspension restoration

Installation Notes and Quality

Verify rear right lower forward position, vehicle year, and model before installation. Inspect adjacent bushings, fasteners, and alignment settings during the repair, and perform a post-installation alignment check as required by the suspension service procedure. Mevotech GS401145 is an OE replacement suspension component intended for the listed Ford, Mercury, and Taurus-family applications.