Product Details
This Whiteline Front Control Arm Lower Inner Rear Bushing (66.3mm OD) fits the 2001-2006 BMW 325xi 3 Series (E46). Position: front. Order it as part number W52605. Application note: Standard Replacement. In the box: 2 shell bushings and 2 bushings. Chassis code: E46.
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.
Installation is rated difficult, with about 2.5 hours of work listed. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. Other Whiteline parts we list for the 325xi 3 Series: Rear Sway Bar Link, Adjustable Front Sway Bar Link, and Front Strut Tower Brace Quick Release Kit.
Features
- Material: Made from polyurethane.
- Corrosion protection: The hardware is plated to stand up to road conditions.
- Self-lubricating: Internal grease reservoirs keep the bushing lubricated as it works.
- Bonded design: The bushing is bonded for extra strength under heavy loads.
- Install guide: An install guide comes in the box.
- Bushing compound: Oil, grease, ozone, and weather do not break down the synthetic elastomer used in the bushings.
Specifications
| Part Number | W52605 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 2001-2006 BMW 325xi 3 Series |
| Chassis Code | E46 |
| Bushing 1 Inner Diameter | 37.4 mm |
| Bushing 1 Outer Diameter | 66.3 mm |
| Bushing Quantity | 2 Shell Bushings |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 2.5 |
| Kit Contents | 2 Shell Bushings, 2 Bushings |
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | 66.3mm OD - Standard Replacement |