Product Details
This Whiteline Front Control Arm Lower Inner Rear Bushing fits the 2006-2014 Audi A3 Base, Quattro Base. Order it as part number W53196. This part is for the front of the vehicle. The listing names the Base and Quattro Base trims. Included: 2 bushings. Whiteline's note for this fit: Standard Replacement.
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. The polyurethane used here deflects much less than the original rubber under the same load.
Expect a difficult job of about 3 hours. Plan on a wheel alignment afterward. Other Whiteline parts we list for the Audi A3: Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Link, Adjustable Front Sway Bar Link, and Front and Rear Sway Bar Kit.
Features
- Self-lubricating: Internal grease reservoirs keep the bushing lubricated as it works.
- Install guide: An install guide comes in the box.
- Grease: Molybdenum disulfide grease is included to help the parts last.
- Material: Built from polyurethane.
- Bushing compound: Oil, grease, ozone, and weather do not break down the synthetic elastomer used in the bushings.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53196 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 2006-2014 Audi A3 Base, Quattro Base |
| Chassis Code | 8P |
| Bushing 1 Inner Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Bushing 1 Outer Diameter | 62.2 mm |
| Bushing Quantity | 2 Bushings |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 3 |
| Kit Contents | 2 Bushings |
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | Standard Replacement |