Help your rear suspension hold its toe setting with the Dorman - OE Solutions Toe Compensator Link / Lateral Arm, part number 524-498. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK and 2011-2025 Dodge Durango, and installs in the rear lower rearward position.
Dorman lists this part as a suspension lateral arm, and it is also cataloged as a toe compensator link, so you may see it under either name. It helps locate the rear wheel laterally and control its toe angle as the suspension moves. Dorman says it is precision-engineered and rigorously tested as a reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles.
- Direct replacement: designed to fit and perform like the original equipment on the listed vehicles.
- Reliable fit: precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of the original components.
- Durable construction: built to strict standards from sturdy, safe materials.
- Rigorously tested: thorough quality-control measures are intended to support long service.
Signs this link may need replacing include uneven or rapid rear tire wear, a clunk or knock from the rear suspension over bumps, or a rear alignment that will not stay in specification. Diagnose the cause before replacing parts, and have a wheel alignment performed after installation. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for complete fitment details.
Interchange: 52124840AB · 68253184AA · TC8164 · CA5136 · RK642940 · GS25894 · CMS25894 · 2607275 · 13CB28115 · X13LA1455 · V330504
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
52124840AB, 68253184AA, TC8164, CA5136, RK642940, GS25894, CMS25894, 2607275, 13CB28115, X13LA1455, V330504
Frequently Asked Questions
Which vehicles does the Dorman 524-498 fit?
It fits the 2011-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK and 2011-2025 Dodge Durango. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for full fitment details.
Where does this lateral arm install?
The catalog lists it in the rear lower rearward position. It is listed under two names: toe compensator link and suspension lateral arm.
What does a toe compensator link do?
It helps locate the rear wheel laterally and control its toe angle as the suspension moves through its travel.
What are signs this link may need replacing?
Signs the link may need replacing include uneven or rapid rear tire wear, a clunk or knock from the rear suspension over bumps, or a rear alignment that will not hold. Diagnose the cause before replacing parts.
Do I need an alignment after installing it?
Yes, a wheel alignment is recommended because this part affects rear toe settings. Follow the vehicle service information for torque values and procedure.
