Lemforder
BMW Tension Strut - Lemforder 31126774825
525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 545i, 550i, M5
Description
Details
- SKU:
- LEM-2709602
- FCP Euro ID:
- 66510
- GTIN / UPC:
- 04047437093201
- Made in:
- Germany
- Quality:
- OE
OE Numbers
- 31102348047, 31126774825, 31104026719, 31124046437, 31126760183, 31126765995
MFG Numbers
- 2709602
Product Information
Referred to by BMW as a tension strut, ball joint faces down
The tension struts in the front end of your BMW are an important part of the front suspension. It is also the most common component to fail. Typically, the inner control arm bushing will fail first allowing for the front end to have significant suspension play. This will affect steering performance and handling. You will also likely hear bumping sounds while you travel over the roads.
In some cases owners will opt to replace the failed bushing which can be pressed out and a new one can be pressed in. We do not recommend this as it requires a shop press and the arm can easily be damaged while attempting this. It is simply more cost and time effective to replace the entire arm.
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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BMW 525i
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2004 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
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2004 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
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2005 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
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2005 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
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2006 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
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2006 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
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2007 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
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2007 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
BMW 530i
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2004 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
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2004 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
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2005 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
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2005 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
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2006 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
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2006 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
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2007 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
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2007 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
BMW 545i
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2004 BMW 545i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 N62 Gas
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2004 BMW 545i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 N62 Gas
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2005 BMW 545i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 N62 Gas
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2005 BMW 545i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 N62 Gas
BMW 550i
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2006 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
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2006 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
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2007 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
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2007 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
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2008 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
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2008 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
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2009 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
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2009 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
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2010 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
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2010 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
BMW M5
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2006 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V10 S85B50A Gas
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2007 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V10 S85B50A Gas
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2008 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V10 S85B50A Gas
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2009 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V10 S85B50A Gas
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2010 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V10 S85B50A Gas
BMW 528i
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2008 BMW 528i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52B30A Gas
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2008 BMW 528i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52B30A Gas
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2009 BMW 528i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52B30A Gas
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2009 BMW 528i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52B30A Gas
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2010 BMW 528i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52B30A Gas
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2010 BMW 528i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52B30A Gas
BMW 535i
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2008 BMW 535i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
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2008 BMW 535i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
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2009 BMW 535i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
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2009 BMW 535i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
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2010 BMW 535i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
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2010 BMW 535i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Left Upper)Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
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