2002 Acura RL Suspension Parts

This table covers the cam bolts and plates used to set camber at the knuckle. Typical signs include warpage, cracks, or a plate that no longer locates the assembly. Confirm which plate the notes describe — backing plates, clutch plates and strike plates are different parts. Read more

6 Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate parts for the 2002 Acura RL come from 3 brands — FVP, DORMAN and BECK/ARNLEY. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 1014420.

In the Daily Driver grade, BECK/ARNLEY supplies 1 part: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1014420.

The Economy section lists 5 options from FVP and DORMAN — the catalog's value-priced group. DORMAN 533037 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 1014420, DORMAN 533037 and DORMAN 545012, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the ball joints that articulate each control arm at the knuckle. Read more

27 Ball Joint parts for the 2002 Acura RL come from 13 brands — MEVOTECH, DORMAN, SUSPENSIA and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is 555 SB6191. They are grouped as Daily Driver, Economy and Premium, with Daily Driver the largest group at 15 parts from DORMAN, SUSPENSIA, DELPHI and 5 other brands.

This table covers the Ball Joint Press adapters. Read more

This group shows a single part: MEVOTECH MS33903.

This table covers the rubber and polyurethane isolators that seat coil springs. Typical signs include a squeak from the spring pocket, or a spring that has walked off its seat. Replace the isolator whenever the spring is out — a crushed seat will noise a brand-new spring. Read more

2 Coil Spring Seat / Insulator parts for the 2002 Acura RL come from WESTAR.

Part numbers include WESTAR ST7968 and WESTAR ST7958.

This table covers the control arms that locate each hub relative to the chassis. Typical signs include clunks over bumps, a wander on the highway, or inner-edge tire wear. Get an alignment after any control-arm work, and inspect the ball joint and bushings that came with the arm. Read more

29 Control Arm parts for the 2002 Acura RL come from 10 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, SUSPENSIA and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 520605. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Daily Driver is the most populated section, led by DELPHI, MEVOTECH, SUSPENSIA and 4 other brands.

This table covers the bolts that anchor a control arm to the chassis or subframe. Read more

This group shows a single part: ULTRA-POWER K90143.

This table covers the shocks and struts that damp wheel motion. Typical signs include a nose that keeps bouncing, cupped tires, or fluid weeping down the body. Replace shocks or struts in axle pairs and renew the mounts if they are torn or collapsed. Read more

10 Shock / Strut parts for the 2002 Acura RL come from 4 brands — PRT, FCS, KYB and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FCS 345467.

The Economy section: 3 options from PRT. PRT 373240 is listed in this group.

The Original Ride Quality section lists 7 options from FCS, KYB and MONROE — grouped under the catalog's "Original Ride Quality" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. FCS 345467 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Shock / Strut bellows. Read more

4 Shock / Strut Bellow parts are listed for the 2002 Acura RL, from KYB, MEVOTECH and SACHS.

Part numbers include KYB SB108, KYB SB107 and MEVOTECH MP63620, among others listed above.

This table covers the upper mounts (and bearings) a strut bolts through at the tower. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

7 Shock / Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2002 Acura RL, from MEVOTECH, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, GABRIEL and 2 other brands.

The Daily Driver section: 3 options from MEVOTECH and GABRIEL. GABRIEL 143235 is listed in this group.

Economy: 4 parts, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, DORMAN and WESTAR. A representative part number is DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 4713432.

This group includes GABRIEL 143235, MEVOTECH MP904976 and MEVOTECH MP904977 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Shock bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

2 Shock Bushing parts are listed for the 2002 Acura RL, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and MEVOTECH.

This group includes DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 4713552 and MEVOTECH MK80934.

This table covers the bushings that clamp the anti-roll bar to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

9 Sway Bar Bushing parts for the 2002 Acura RL come from 8 brands — DORMAN, MEVOTECH, MOOG and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MS608161.

Daily Driver: 5 parts, from MEVOTECH, MOOG, ACDELCO and 2 other brands. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MS608161.

The Economy section: 4 options from DORMAN, FVP and ULTRA-POWER. DORMAN 540345 is listed in this group.

This group includes MEVOTECH MS608161, MOOG K200915 and ACDELCO 45G1514 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the links that connect the anti-roll bar to each control arm or strut. Typical signs include a clunk on one wheel over a driveway, or a rattle that goes away when you lean on the bar. Replace links in pairs; a seized stud often takes the bushing with it. Read more

29 Sway Bar Link parts for the 2002 Acura RL come from 16 brands — DELPHI, DORMAN, TRW and 13 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TC925. They are grouped as Daily Driver and Economy, with Daily Driver the largest group at 15 parts from DELPHI, DORMAN, TRW and 5 other brands.