<p>31106767496</p> <h2>Description</h2> <div class="extended__specifications"> <div class="grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y"> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <div class="extended__details"> <h3>Details</h3> <dl> <dt>SKU:</dt> <dd>BMW-31106767496</dd> <dd></dd> <dt>Made in:</dt> <dd>Germany<span> </span><span title="We do our best to keep this information updated and accurate, but we cannot guarantee Country of Origin as manufacturers may permanently change their location without any notice."><i class="fas fa-question-circle"></i></span> </dd> <dt>Quality:</dt> <dd>Genuine<span> </span><span title="This is a product that we have sourced from the local dealer network and is the same part that the dealership would offer you to install on your car today. This part will come branded by the vehicle manufacturer (BMW, Volvo, Audi, etc.) and often at a premium cost. In nearly every instance the part inside the box will have been manufactured by one of their approved OE Suppliers such as Bosch, Hella, Mann, or Lemforder, or many others. Genuine parts from FCP will be sourced from a dealer and in the car manufacturer’s packaging."><i class="fas fa-question-circle"></i></span> </dd> </dl> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <div class="extended__oeNumbers"> <dl> <dt> <h3>OE Numbers</h3> </dt> <dd>31106767496</dd> </dl> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <div class="extended__mfgNumbers"> <dl> <dt> <h3>MFG Numbers</h3> </dt> <dd>N/A</dd> </dl> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="extended__moreInfo"> <h3>Product Information</h3> <div class="extended__brandDetails"> <p><strong>M12X1,5-10 ZNS3, secures the tension strut bushing to the subframe</strong></p> <p>Hardware like control arm nuts should be replaced with each major service. For the most part, hardware is one time use only as it can corrode and the threading can be damaged upon removal.</p> </div> <strong>Suspension Control Arm Nut</strong> <p>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.</p> <p>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:</p> <strong>Suspension Control Arm Nut Failure Symptoms</strong> <ul> <li>Play in suspension joints where these arms meet the subframe and/or knuckle</li> <li>Buckling noise emanating from the suspension</li> <li>Uneven tire wear</li> <li>Inability to properly align vehicle</li> <li>Shutter or vibration coming from the steering wheel at highway speed</li> <li>Wandering or pulling sensation from side to side felt on the steering wheel</li> </ul> <h4>About Genuine BMW</h4> <p>The original parts used by BMW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine BMW” brand. When ordering a Genuine BMW part you are guaranteed to get the same part that you would pick up from your local dealerships part department. Genuine BMW parts have been built to BMW’s stringent standards and are the same quality of the original parts used to build your Ultimate Driving Machine.</p> <p>You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your BMW are not necessarily manufactured by BMW. No cause for concern, as BMW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for BMW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands