Lemforder
SKU: LEM-2709702

BMW Tension Strut - Lemforder 31126774826

525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 545i, 550i, M5



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Description

Details

SKU:
LEM-2709702
FCP Euro ID:
66511
GTIN / UPC:
04047437093195
Made in:
Germany
Quality:
OE

OE Numbers

31102348046, 31126774826, 31104026720, 31124046438, 31126760184, 31126765996

MFG Numbers

2709702

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.

Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly

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.

Fits These Cars

BMW 525i

  • 2004 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2004 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2005 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2005 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2006 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2006 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2007 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2007 BMW 525i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas

BMW 530i

  • 2004 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2004 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2005 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2005 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2006 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2006 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2007 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2007 BMW 530i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas

BMW 545i

  • 2004 BMW 545i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 N62 Gas
  • 2004 BMW 545i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 N62 Gas
  • 2005 BMW 545i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 N62 Gas
  • 2005 BMW 545i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 N62 Gas

BMW 550i

  • 2006 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
  • 2006 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
  • 2007 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
  • 2007 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
  • 2008 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
  • 2008 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
  • 2009 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
  • 2009 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
  • 2010 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas
  • 2010 BMW 550i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.8L V8 N62B48B Gas

BMW M5

  • 2006 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V10 S85B50A Gas
  • 2007 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V10 S85B50A Gas
  • 2008 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V10 S85B50A Gas
  • 2009 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V10 S85B50A Gas
  • 2010 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V10 S85B50A Gas

BMW 528i

  • 2008 BMW 528i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52B30A Gas
  • 2008 BMW 528i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 528i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 528i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 528i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 528i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52B30A Gas

BMW 535i

  • 2008 BMW 535i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2008 BMW 535i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 535i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 535i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 535i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 535i Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Front Right Upper)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas

Product Reviews

3 Reviews

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Tanner
on Tue, Apr 06 at 09:57PM
Tension strut
09 535i Se
Arie
on Sat, Oct 31 at 04:55PM
Same as factory part
The part looks great but the bushing wasn’t pressed in exactly as it should have because the arrow on the bushing didn’t align with the notch on the arm. It’s a good thing it has lifetime warranty just in case but I will install it like this because it’s only about 1/2 in off and I don’t have time to wait. I wish I could attach pictures.
Andrew
on Sun, Sep 20 at 02:53PM
Suspension scare
Took care of the terrifying clunk under braking!

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