Dorman 521-256 front right lower lateral arm for the 2009-2012 Audi A4 and other vehicles locates the front right wheel as the suspension moves. The arm is also sold as a suspension control arm.
- Dorman OE Solutions line, standard replacement grade
- Aluminum control arm with a powder-coated finish for rust and corrosion resistance
- Rubber bushings included, which saves installation time and labor
- Casting/forged construction with a bent shape
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 521-256 lateral arm
- Fits: 2009-2012 Audi A4 and other vehicles
- Position: Front right lower forward
- Material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
A worn arm or tired bushings can show up as a clunk over bumps, uneven tire wear or a pull to one side, and other suspension parts can give similar symptoms. With the engine off, look the arm over for a bend or for split or cracked bushing rubber to find the cause before you replace it.
Fits
The 2009-2012 Audi A4, 2009-2012 Audi A4 Quattro and 2008-2012 Audi A5 each take one on the front right, and many other vehicles fit as well. It is a direct replacement, precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of original components. This listing is one arm for the front right; the front left is a separate part, and the other side of that axle is normally done at the same time. Not seeing your car here? Put its year and model into the "Vehicles it fits" section to see whether this arm matches.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front right lower forward
- Quantity: 1 arm, front right side
- Length: 262.5 mm, height 68.9 mm, width 55 mm
- Distance between mounting holes: 277 mm
- Bushing inside diameter: 14.3 mm
- Bushing outside diameter: 39.6 mm
- Bushing length: 92 mm
Build and materials
- Control arm material: aluminum
- Construction: casting/forged
- Finish: powder coated
- Bushing material: rubber, bushings included
- Ball joint: not included
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: Taiwan
In the box
One lateral arm with its rubber bushings. Mounting hardware, a ball joint and a grease fitting are not included, so plan on new fasteners rather than reusing the old ones.
Interchange: 102-7562
TC2453 · CA12144 · CA4631 · 2CB10217 · RK641153 · GS70148 · CMS70148 · 2606436 · 1526010 · 1526052 · X01CA0694 · JTC2105 · 8K0407152D · V101872 · 8K0407152B · 8K0407152C
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
102-7562, TC2453, CA12144, CA4631, 2CB10217, RK641153, GS70148, CMS70148, 2606436, 1526010, 1526052, X01CA0694, JTC2105, 8K0407152D, V101872, 8K0407152B, 8K0407152C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dorman 521-256 front right lower arm right for a 2009-2012 Audi A4?
Yes. Dorman 521-256 is the front right lower lateral arm for the 2009-2012 Audi A4. The front left is a separate part.
Do these lateral arms come with bushings and a ball joint?
The rubber bushings are included with the arm. The ball joint, mounting hardware and grease fitting are not included.
What size are the bushings on the Dorman 521-256 arm?
Dorman 521-256 has a bushing inside diameter of 14.3 mm, an outside diameter of 39.6 mm and a bushing length of 92 mm.
What is this lateral arm made of, and what finish does it have?
The control arm is aluminum with a powder-coated finish, in casting/forged construction.
What does a worn lateral arm look like on inspection?
Cracked or torn bushing rubber or a bent arm can mean the arm is worn. A shop can test the arm and its bushings for play.
