Product Details
This Whiteline Front Control Arm Lower Inner Rear Bushing fits the 2008-2018 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, SEL. The kit contains 2 bushings. The part number is W53196. This part is for the front of the vehicle. Whiteline's note for this fit: Standard Replacement. Trims named on the listing: S, SE, and SEL.
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 3 hours of work listed. Plan on a wheel alignment afterward. Other Whiteline parts we list for the Jetta: Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Link, Adjustable Front Sway Bar Link, and Front and Rear Sway Bar Kit.
Features
- Bushing compound: A synthetic elastomer compound resists oil, grease, ozone, and weathering.
- Material: Built from polyurethane.
- Self-lubricating: Grease reservoirs inside the bushing feed lubrication as it moves.
- Install guide: Instructions for fitting are packed in the box.
- Grease: Moly grease is supplied to prolong the life of the parts.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53196 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 2008-2018 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, SEL |
| Chassis Code | 5K/A7 |
| 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 |