Product Details
This Whiteline Front Control Arm Lower Inner Rear Bushing (60.3mm OD Incl. Housing) fits the 2001-2006 BMW 325i 3 Series. Placement: front. The kit contains 2 housings. Application note: Includes new housing. Part number W53518. The chassis code on the listing is E46.
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.
Installation is rated difficult, with about 2.5 hours of work listed. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. To go with it on the 325i 3 Series, see Rear Sway Bar Link, Adjustable Front Sway Bar Link, and Front Strut Tower Brace Quick Release Kit.
Features
- Self-lubricating: Grease reservoirs inside the bushing feed lubrication as it moves.
- Material: Built from polyurethane.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53518 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 2001-2006 BMW 325i 3 Series |
| Chassis Code | E46 |
| Bushing 1 Inner Diameter | 32 mm |
| Bushing 1 Length | 48 mm |
| Bushing 1 Outer Diameter | 60.3 mm |
| Bushing 2 Inner Diameter | 32 mm |
| Bushing 2 Length | 48 mm |
| Bushing 2 Outer Diameter | 60.3 mm |
| Bushing Quantity | 2 |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 2.5 |
| Kit Contents | 2 Housings |
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Outside Diameter | 60.3 mm |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | 60.3mm-Standard Replacement - includes new housing |
Fitment for 325i control arm bushings
Fits the 2001-2006 BMW 325i 3 Series. Each model year is listed below.