Product Details
This Whiteline Front Control Arm Lower Inner Rear Bushing (21.3mm ID) fits the 2002-2015 Mini Cooper Base, S. Part number W52613. Application note: Standard Replacement. Trims named on the listing: Base and S. Included: 2 shell bushings and 2 bushings. It goes on the front of the vehicle.
A control arm bushing is the pivot where the arm joins the chassis or the wheel carrier. Factory rubber is chosen for quiet and comfort, so it squashes under braking, acceleration, and cornering and lets the arm move more than it should. A firmer replacement keeps the arm where it belongs, which steadies the alignment and gives the car a more consistent feel. Polyurethane resists deflection far better than the soft rubber it replaces.
Whiteline rates the install as difficult and lists about 3 hours. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. Other Whiteline parts we list for the Cooper: Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Link, Front Strut Tower Brace Quick Release Kit, and Heavy Duty Blade Adjustable 20mm Rear Sway Bar.
Features
- Bonded design: Bonding adds durability in high-load use.
- Material: Made from polyurethane.
- Install guide: An install guide comes in the box.
- Corrosion protection: Plated finish keeps rust off the hardware.
- Bushing compound: The elastomer formulation is chosen to shrug off oil, grease, ozone, and the elements.
- Self-lubricating: The bushing carries its own grease supply in internal reservoirs, so it keeps moving freely.
Specifications
| Part Number | W52613 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 2002-2015 MINI Cooper Base, S |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Chassis Code | R50/F56 |
| Bushing 1 Inner Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Bushing 1 Outer Diameter | 66.3 mm |
| Bushing Quantity | 2 Shell Bushings |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 3 |
| Kit Contents | 2 Shell Bushings, 2 Bushings |
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | Standard Replacement |