Lemforder
BMW Steering Center Link - Lemforder 32211096059
540i, M5
Description
Details
- SKU:
- LEM-1578902
- FCP Euro ID:
- 112958
- GTIN / UPC:
- 04047437397064
- Made in:
- Turkey
- Quality:
- OE
OE Numbers
- 32211096059, 32211091720
MFG Numbers
- 1578902
Product Information
Connects the steering gear to the outer tie rods
Your BMW's center drag link or steering center link connects to the steering gear box to the outer tie rods. With age and high mileage the center drag link can develop play in the ball joints which attach to the steering gear and idler arm. In addition the inner tie rods which are part of the drag link can also develop play. Any play in the center link can cause steering feel loss as well as cause issues with alignment. We recommend regular inspection of this component.
The center link acts as a connecting rod between the steering gearbox's pitman arm and the tie rods, allowing the wheels to turn in response to steering wheel movement. Over time, the bushings within the center link can wear out, causing excessive play and looseness in the steering system.
Steering Center Link Failure Symptoms- Loose Steering Feel: Noticeable play or slack in the steering wheel, especially when turning
- Clunking Noises: A knocking or clunking sound when turning the steering wheel, particularly at low speeds
- Vehicle Pulling to One Side: Car drifting or pulling noticeably to one side while driving straight
About Lemforder
LEMFÖRDER is the No.1 brand in original equipment steering and chassis components. As a trusted partner of over 50 vehicle manufacturers worldwide LEMFÖRDER is a leader in the development of innovative passenger car, motorcycle, HCV and off-road chassis technology. Lemforder is a quality innovator in the fields of steering and suspension system parts and is often the OE (original equipment) of suspension parts for car brands including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and more. Founded in Lemförde near Bremen, LEMFÖRDER still engineers over 90% of its parts in Germany.
As part of a global organization, LEMFÖRDER follows the footprints of the automotive industry and has production and engineering sites all over the world. Each LEMFÖRDER part is rigorously tested before entering the market. For over 70 years LEMFÖRDER has been known for its pioneering spirit and passion for detail – setting the highest standards in steering and suspension. As an OE supplier to vehicle manufacturers for decades, LEMFÖRDER has a reputation for developing products that are perfectly suited to the overall vehicle system.
Lemforder many times matches OE quality and are considered either OE or OEM for many popular European models. In fact, many of their parts are made on the same line as the original and have had the BMW logo milled or ground off to be sold under the Lemforder label instead. Lemforder is of equal quality as many of the Genuine parts available with Lemforder coming in at a significant cost savings.
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BMW M5
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