Help keep your rear wheels properly located with this Dorman control arm, part number 522-162. It is a direct-fit replacement for the rear lower position on the 2003-2006 Kia Sorento. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine and trim details.
Dorman precision-engineers and thoroughly tests this rear arm as a replacement for the original equipment on the listed application. If a bent, damaged or worn 2003-2006 Kia Sorento control arm is behind your handling complaint, this Dorman lower control arm replaces it in the rear lower location.
- Direct replacement: built to fit and perform like the original equipment on the listed application.
- Reliable fit: precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of the original component.
- Durable construction: made to strict standards from sturdy, safe materials.
- Rigorously tested: put through thorough quality-control checks intended to support long service.
A control arm links the wheel assembly to the vehicle's frame. It lets the wheel move up and down over the road while helping hold it in its intended position. Signs this part may need replacing include clunking over bumps, loose or wandering handling, uneven tire wear, and visible bending or damage. Other suspension components can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before you replace anything. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and whether they may be reused, and have the alignment checked after installation.
Interchange: 102-6128
1026128 · TC7244 · CA6333 · 13CB90139 · 552303E101 · 552303E102 · RK641858 · CMS901003 · 2606476
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
102-6128, TC7244, CA6333, 13CB90139, 552303E101, 552303E102, RK641858, CMS901003, 2606476
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Dorman suspension control arm do?
It links the wheel assembly to the vehicle's frame. This lets the wheel travel up and down while helping hold it in its intended position. Part 522-162 installs in the rear lower location.
Which vehicle does Dorman 522-162 fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the rear lower position on the 2003-2006 Kia Sorento. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine and trim details.
What are signs a rear lower control arm may need replacing?
Signs include clunking over bumps, loose or wandering handling, uneven tire wear, and visible bending or damage. Other suspension parts can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing.
Is a wheel alignment needed after installation?
Replacing a control arm can change suspension geometry, so have the alignment checked afterward. Follow the vehicle service information for torque specs and fastener reuse.
How is the 522-162 built?
Dorman precision-engineers it to match the original component's design and dimensions. It is made to strict standards from sturdy, safe materials and put through thorough quality-control testing.
