Front Control Arm Bracket Bushings May Fail: BMW 323i Steering & Suspension

Problem overview

Failure of the front control arm bracket bushings — often referred to as thrust rod bushings — is moderately common. One symptom is a clunk or jolt felt in the steering when braking.

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BMW 323i vehicles with this problem

2 model years affected

Average mileage: 130,177 miles

(47,000 - 204,000)

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Front Control Arm Bracket Bushings May Fail on BMW 323i

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