Question 1

Buying & Fitting Guide

Accepted Answer

A car wishbone, commonly known as the control arm, is a component in the front suspension system of many cars. A wishbone and MacPherson strut are the most widely used form of front suspension systems. Wishbones are a very important suspension component as they link the spindle, hubs and wheels to the vehicle’s chassis. When they become worn, it can cause problems for the vehicle that may compromise handling, comfort, and safety. Firstly, it is essential to determine the type of suspension system that is in your vehicle e.g. double wishbone or MacPherson strut (classic pseudo, pseudo with fictive steering axis or pseudo with independent steering axis). Some important information for selecting the correct wishbone is the fitment position (front, left/ right, upper or lower), cone size and date limitation of the unit. As car manufacturers regularly update certain peripherals and design of their models, some wishbones will only be suitable for particular models of certain years.

Question 2

Useful Fitting Accessories & Tools

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Click on the links below to find useful fitting accessories and tools:

Torches and Work Lights
Mechanic's Toolkit
Jacks and Axle Stands
Disposable Gloves and Hand Care
Lubricant
Grip-wrenchs
Cleaning
Wishbone Bushes
Wishbone Bolts
Breaker Bars & Torque Wrenches
Dead Blow Hammers

Question 3

Helpful Tips

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Over time, the bushings or ball joints on the wishbone wear out and can cause all sorts of problems. Usually a problematic wishbone assembly will produce a few symptoms that can alert the driver of a potential problem that should be serviced. Some symptoms include; steering wheel vibration, steering wandering (causing the steering to pull to the left or right, requiring a constant correction from the driver in order to steer the vehicle straight) and clunking noises. The wishbones on a vehicle are very important suspension components, if you suspect that your vehicle’s control arms may be defective or worn, have the vehicle’s suspension inspected by a professional technician.

Question 4

Clearance

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This item is a clearance item which means that when they are gone they are gone, we have priced these items low to make space in our warehouse. The low price is not a reflection on quality, these are all premium high quality products

Question 5

FAI AutoParts Wishbones

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The professional choice for premium automotive components! FAI AutoParts' motor racing & manufacturing background, together with forty years’ experience of supplying engine specialists and distributors in over fifty countries worldwide has enabled us to produce a true "all makes" range for European, Japanese & Korean cars & light vans. FAI Auto Parts now operate out of a premises covering 110,000 square feet with a current range of products consisting of over 25 product lines, 40,000 part numbers covering 100+ vehicle manufacturers and at any time, their average parts inventory totals to over 5,000,000 items.

Fai Autoparts Front Left Lower Wishbone - Ss1031 for bmw 5 series 1995 to 2003 - 525 td [116hp. 2497cc.]

€63.87

Item code: 377751

To fit on bmw 5 Series

Delivery Only

In stock

Dispatch: TOMORROW

Fitting Position: Front

Fitting Position: Front Axle Left

Fitting Position: Lower

Specifications

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FAI AutoParts Wishbone

Buying & Fitting Guide

Useful Fitting Accessories & Tools

Helpful Tips

Clearance

FAI AutoParts Wishbones

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