Product Details
This Whiteline Rear Control Arm Lower Outer Bushing fits the 1991-1998 BMW 318i 3 Series. Placement: rear. Part number W62384. Included: 2 shell bushings, 2 tubes, 2 bolts, and 4 nuts.
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. The polyurethane used here deflects much less than the original rubber under the same load.
Expect a moderate job of about 2 hours. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. To go with it on the 318i 3 Series, see Front Control Arm Lower Inner Rear Bushing, Front Strut Tower Brace Quick Release Kit, and Rear Differential Mount Bushing.
Features
- Hardware: Also in the box: mounting hardware.
- Bushing compound: A synthetic elastomer compound resists oil, grease, ozone, and weathering.
- Bonded design: The bushing is bonded for strength where loads are highest.
- Corrosion protection: Metal parts are plated to resist rust over the long term.
- Material: The part is made of polyurethane.
- Self-lubricating: The bushing carries its own grease supply in internal reservoirs, so it keeps moving freely.
Specifications
| Part Number | W62384 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 1991-1998 BMW 318i 3 Series |
| Chassis Code | E36/E30 |
| Bushing 1 Inner Diameter | 11.9 mm |
| Bushing 1 Outer Diameter | 45.5 mm |
| Bushing Quantity | 2 Shell Bushings |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Installation Difficulty | Moderate |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 2 |
| Kit Contents | 2 Shell Bushings, 2 Tubes, 2 Bolts, 4 Nuts |
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Vehicle Placement | Rear |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | - |