BMW Rear shackle bushes replacement

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BMW Rear shackle bushes replacement

Do My BMW Rear Shackle Bushes Need to Be Replaced?

If your BMW has leaf springs in the rear then you'll usually also have rear shackle bushes. 

Rear shackle bushes connect and locate the leaf springs to the BMW's chassis, when you go over bumps or turn corners these bushes work to minimize the movement felt in the cabin of the vehicle.

Shackle bushes are usually made of rubber or polyurethane and have a pin through the middle that locates the bolt.

Generally, it’s wear and tear over an extended period that causes rear shackle bushes to wear and also extreme driving conditions such as carrying heavy loads or excessive off-roading can contribute to premature wear.

There are a few ways to tell if your rear shackle bushes are wearing

  • The BMW may feel ‘loose’ in the rear
  • Excessive tyre wear
  • Clunking noise from the rear
  • Squeaking or groaning noise

If the rear shackle bushes are not replaced when they start to wear the metal pin could cause damage to the shackles themselves and it could end up being a more expensive repair

Usually, the shackle bushes are pretty easy to replace, it starts with raising the vehicle using a jack or vehicle stands to take the weight off the shackles so the bolts can then be removed and the bushes replaced.

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