Product Details
This Whiteline Front Control Arm Lower Inner Rear Bushing (60.3mm OD Incl. Housing) fits the 2001-2006 BMW M3. Included: 2 housings. This part is for the front of the vehicle. Whiteline's note for this fit: Includes new housing. The part number is 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.
Expect a difficult job of about 2.5 hours. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. To go with it on the BMW M3, see Rear Sway Bar Link, Adjustable Front Sway Bar Link, and Front Strut Tower Brace Quick Release Kit.
Features
- Material: Polyurethane construction.
- Self-lubricating: Built-in grease reservoirs provide continual lubrication and reduce friction.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53518 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 2001-2006 BMW M3 |
| 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 |