Lemforder
BMW Tension Strut - Lemforder 31121092610
540i, M5
Includes Pressed-In Bushing & Ball Joint for Ease of Install
Description
Details
- SKU:
- LEM-1930901
- FCP Euro ID:
- 66201
- GTIN / UPC:
- 04047437041622
- Made in:
- Malaysia
- Quality:
- OE
OE Numbers
- 31121092610, 31121092820
MFG Numbers
- 1930901
Product Information
Includes pressed in rubber bushing, OEM replacement component
The tension strut/traction strut is an important part of your BMW's front suspension. It is designed to keep the entire strut assembly under constant tension. It consists of a steel outer ball joint which faces downward in the wheel spindle and a rubber bushing which is bolted to the subframe.
Usually the inner bushing is the most common component to fail. Some customers opt to replace the bushing with a new one. This involved removing the control arm, pressing the worn bushing out, and pressing a new bushing in. Without the proper tools this can be a real hassle. Not to mention that the ball joint doesn't last much longer after doing all this work necessitating replacement of the control arm anyway. We feel that is is more effective to replace the entire control arm assembly in one piece. Doing so will ultimately offer the longest service life of the component.
Control arms are crucial link in a vehicle's suspension connecting the suspension to a vehicle's subframe. These pieces are usually hinged to allow for suspension to travel and articulate as the vehicle rides over obstructions in the road and while the vehicle turns. Many vehicles such as those with independent suspensions have multiple links and feature several connection points and arms to offer better ride quality and comfort.
As bushings and joints in a control arm begin to wear you may notice a looseness feel in your suspension. And while many arms have replaceable and serviceable individual components, many still require the replacement of the entire arm. Below are signs of when a replacement control arm may be needed:
Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly Failure Symptoms- Play in suspension joints where these arms meet the subframe and/or knuckle
- Buckling noise emanating from the suspension
- Uneven tire wear
- Inability to properly align vehicle
- Shutter or vibration coming from the steering wheel at highway speed
- Wandering or pulling sensation from side to side felt on the steering wheel
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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2001 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
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2002 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
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2002 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
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2002 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
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2003 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
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2003 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
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BMW M5
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2002 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V8 S62 Gas
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2003 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V8 S62 Gas
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