LEMFODDER VAG CONTROL ARM BUSH 3C0 199 231E, 3C0 199 231A, 3C0 199 231B, 3C0 199 231D, 3c0 199 231F, 3C0199231E
OE Numbers
3C0199231E, 3C0199231A, 3C0199231B, 3C0199231DMFG Numbers
3471101Product Information
Secures the rear of the front control arm to the subframe, fits left and right applications
This control arm mounting bracket is a common source of noises and handling issues on high mileage Volkswagen's. Usually, the bushing wears out inside the brackets causing plat between the control arms and mounting points. This suspension play has an adverse effect on performance and handling. We recommend replacing control arm bushings in pairs for the best performance and service life.
Control arms are links that help connect and stabilize the vehicle's suspension to the subframe of the vehicle. Many vehicle’s, while varying in suspension layout, will have control arms with serviceable bushings and/or joints on either end where they meet the undercarriage or spindle of the vehicle.
Suspension Control Arm Bushing Failure SymptomsAs the rubber on these bushings degrades or cracks they will no longer provide a rigid connection and cause problems in handle and ride quality. Often times to save time and cost it is possible to press out the original worn bushing and press in a replacement instead of replacing the complete control arm. Common failure symptoms of faulty control arms bushings include:
- Uneven tire wear and inability to align vehicle
- Poor handling characteristics
- Loud clunking, metal on metal sounds, suspension buckling
- Vibration or wobble in the steering wheel
- Banging sound over bumps
About Lemforder
Lemforder 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, Lemforder 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, Lemforder has a reputation for developing products that are perfectly suited to the overall vehicle system.