Product Details
This Whiteline Front Control Arm Lower Inner Rear Bushing (66.3mm OD Incl. Housing) fits the 1999-2001 BMW 323i 3 Series. Application note: Includes new housing. In the box: 2 housings. The chassis code on the listing is E46. The part number is W53519. This part is for the front of the vehicle.
Every time the wheel moves, the control arm swings on its bushings. When they are soft or worn, the arm shifts under load, the alignment changes as the car moves, and steering and braking feel less precise. A stiffer bushing cuts that unwanted movement while still letting the arm pivot freely. Polyurethane resists deflection far better than the soft rubber it replaces.
Expect a difficult job of about 2.5 hours. An alignment is required after installation. To go with it on the 323i 3 Series, see Rear Sway Bar Link, Adjustable Front Sway Bar Link, and Front Strut Tower Brace Quick Release Kit.
Features
- Material: Made from polyurethane.
- Self-lubricating: The bushing carries its own grease supply in internal reservoirs, so it keeps moving freely.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53519 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 1999-2001 BMW 323i 3 Series |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Chassis Code | E46 |
| Bushing 1 Inner Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Bushing 1 Outer Diameter | 66.3 mm |
| Bushing 2 Inner Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Bushing 2 Outer Diameter | 66.3 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 | 66.3 mm |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | 66.3mm-Standard Replacement - includes new housing |