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Part #: 523-249

Dorman 523-249 Suspension Knuckle Bushing - Rear Lower Rearward

Rear Lower Rearward
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🚗Fitment: BMW, 118i, 120i, 220i, 230i, 230i xDrive, 318i, 320i, 320i xDrive, 328d, 328d xDrive, 330e, 330i, 330i GT xDrive, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i GT xDrive, 340i xDrive, 420i, 420i Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, M140i, M2, M240i, M240i xDrive, M3, M4, i8, 228i, 228i xDrive, 328i, 328i GT xDrive, 328i xDrive, 335i GT xDrive, 428i, 428i Gran Coupe, 428i xDrive, 428i xDrive Gran Coupe, 435i, 435i Gran Coupe, 435i xDrive, 435i xDrive Gran Coupe, M135i, M235i, M235i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, ActiveHybrid 3, X1, 235i, 125i, 128i, 135i, 135is, 325i, 335is, 1 Series M, 323i, 335d, 130i, 328xi, 335xi, 325xi, and 330xi
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Durable Suspension Knuckle Bushing for BMW Models

The Dorman 523-249 suspension knuckle bushing is engineered to provide reliable performance for a wide range of BMW vehicles. Constructed from elastomer and steel, this black bushing offers a precise fit and long-lasting durability for models including the 1 Series M, 3 Series, 4 Series, and X1.

  • Material: Elastomer and steel for strength and flexibility
  • Length: 60 mm for accurate fitment
  • Inside Diameter: 12.2 mm to match OEM specifications
  • Outside Diameter: 60 mm ensuring proper seating
  • Grade Type: Regular for standard suspension applications
  • Mounting Hardware: Not included, sold separately
  • Package Contents: Single suspension knuckle bushing

Product Details and Specifications

The Dorman 523-249 suspension knuckle bushing is designed to replace worn or damaged bushings in the suspension knuckle assembly of various BMW models. Its elastomer and steel construction balances flexibility with structural integrity, helping to absorb road vibrations and maintain proper alignment. The black finish provides corrosion resistance, while the precise dimensions—60 mm length, 12.2 mm inside diameter, and 60 mm outside diameter—ensure compatibility with factory mounting points.

Compatible BMW Models and Applications

This suspension knuckle bushing is compatible with numerous BMW vehicles, including but not limited to the 1 Series M, 118i, 120i, 125i, 128i, 130i, 135i, 135is, 220i, 228i, 230i, 235i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335d, 335i, 340i, 420i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, ActiveHybrid 3, i8, M2, M3, M4, M135i, M140i, M235i, M240i, and X1 models. The part number 523-249 ensures precise replacement for these vehicles' suspension knuckle bushings.

Common Suspension Issues Addressed

  • Excessive suspension noise or clunking
  • Uneven tire wear due to misalignment
  • Reduced handling stability and control
  • Vibration or harshness during driving
  • Worn or cracked original bushings causing suspension play

Installation Notes and Tips

Installation of the Dorman 523-249 suspension knuckle bushing requires removal of the suspension knuckle assembly. It is recommended to use appropriate press tools to avoid damage during removal and installation. Since mounting hardware is not included, verify the condition of existing bolts and replace if necessary. Proper torque specifications should be followed to ensure secure fitment and optimal suspension performance.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Dorman suspension components are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards. The 523-249 suspension knuckle bushing undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure durability and fitment accuracy. While specific warranty details may vary, Dorman typically offers a limited warranty covering defects in material and workmanship for this part.

BrandDorman
Part Number523-249
ColorBlack
Grade TypeRegular
Inside Diameter12.2
Length60
MaterialElastomer and Steel
Mounting Hardware IncludedNo
Outside Diameter60
Package ContentsBushing

This part fits 300 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelBody TypeDrive TypePositionNotes
2025BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2025BMWM4Rear Lower Rearward
2024BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2024BMWM4Rear Lower Rearward
2023BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2023BMWM4Rear Lower Rearward
2022BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2022BMWM4Rear Lower Rearward
2021BMW220iRear Lower Rearward
2021BMW230iRear Lower Rearward
2021BMW230i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2021BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2021BMWM4Rear Lower Rearward
2020BMW220iRear Lower Rearward
2020BMW230iRear Lower Rearward
2020BMW230i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2020BMW420iRear Lower Rearward
2020BMW420i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2020BMW430iRear Lower Rearward
2020BMW430i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2020BMW430i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2020BMW430i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2020BMW440iRear Lower Rearward
2020BMW440i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2020BMW440i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2020BMW440i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2020BMWi8Rear Lower Rearward
2020BMWM4Rear Lower Rearward
2019BMW118iRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW120iRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW220iRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW230iRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW230i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW330i GT xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW330i xDriveWagonRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW340i GT xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW420iRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW420i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW430iRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW430i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW430i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW430i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW440iRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW440i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW440i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2019BMW440i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2019BMWi8Rear Lower Rearward
2019BMWM4Rear Lower Rearward
2018BMW118iRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW120iRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW220iRWDRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW230iRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW230i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW318iRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW320iRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW320i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW328dRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW328d xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW330eRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW330iRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW330i GT xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW330i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW340iRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW340i GT xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW340i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW420iRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW420i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW430iRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW430i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW430i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW430i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW440iRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW440i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW440i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2018BMW440i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2018BMWi8Rear Lower Rearward
2018BMWM140iRear Lower Rearward
2018BMWM2Rear Lower Rearward
2018BMWM240iRear Lower Rearward
2018BMWM240i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2018BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2018BMWM4Rear Lower Rearward
2017BMW120iRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW220iRWDRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW230iRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW230i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW320iRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW320i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW328dRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW328d xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW330eRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW330iRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW330i GT xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW330i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW340iRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW340i GT xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW340i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW420iRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW430iRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW430i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW430i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW430i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW440iRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW440i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW440i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2017BMW440i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2017BMWi8Rear Lower Rearward
2017BMWM140iRear Lower Rearward
2017BMWM2Rear Lower Rearward
2017BMWM240iRear Lower Rearward
2017BMWM240i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2017BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2017BMWM4Rear Lower Rearward
2016BMW120iRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW220iRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW228iRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW228i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW320iRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW320i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW328dRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW328d xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW328iRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW328i GT xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW328i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW330eRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW330iRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW335i GT xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW340iRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW340i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW420iRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW420i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW428iRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW428i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW428i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW428i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW435iRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW435i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW435i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2016BMW435i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2016BMWi8Rear Lower Rearward
2016BMWM135iRear Lower Rearward
2016BMWM2Rear Lower Rearward
2016BMWM235iRear Lower Rearward
2016BMWM235i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2016BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2016BMWM4Rear Lower Rearward
2015BMW118iRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW220iRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW228iRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW228i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW320iRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW320i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW328dRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW328d xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW328iRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW328i GT xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW328i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW335iRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW335i GT xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW335i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW428iRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW428i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW428i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW428i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW435iRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW435i Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW435i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2015BMW435i xDrive Gran CoupeRear Lower Rearward
2015BMWActiveHybrid 3Rear Lower Rearward
2015BMWi8Rear Lower Rearward
2015BMWM135iRear Lower Rearward
2015BMWM235iRear Lower Rearward
2015BMWM235i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2015BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2015BMWM4Rear Lower Rearward
2015BMWX1Rear Lower Rearward
2014BMW118iRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW220iRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW228iRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW235iRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW320iRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW320i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW328dRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW328d xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW328iRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW328i GT xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW328i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW335iRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW335i GT xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW335i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW428iRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW428i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW435iRear Lower Rearward
2014BMW435i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2014BMWActiveHybrid 3Rear Lower Rearward
2014BMWi8Rear Lower Rearward
2014BMWM135iRear Lower Rearward
2014BMWM235iRear Lower Rearward
2014BMWX1Rear Lower Rearward
2013BMW118iRear Lower Rearward
2013BMW125iRear Lower Rearward
2013BMW128iRear Lower Rearward
2013BMW135iRear Lower Rearward
2013BMW135isRear Lower Rearward
2013BMW320iRear Lower Rearward
2013BMW320i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2013BMW325iRear Lower Rearward
2013BMW328iRear Lower Rearward
2013BMW328i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2013BMW335iRear Lower Rearward
2013BMW335i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2013BMW335isRear Lower Rearward
2013BMWActiveHybrid 3Rear Lower Rearward
2013BMWM135iRear Lower Rearward
2013BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2013BMWX1Rear Lower Rearward
2012BMW118iRear Lower Rearward
2012BMW120iRear Lower Rearward
2012BMW125iRear Lower Rearward
2012BMW128iRear Lower Rearward
2012BMW135iRear Lower Rearward
2012BMW320iRear Lower Rearward
2012BMW325iRear Lower Rearward
2012BMW328iRear Lower Rearward
2012BMW328i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2012BMW335iRear Lower Rearward
2012BMW335i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2012BMW335isRear Lower Rearward
2012BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2012BMWX1Rear Lower Rearward
2011BMW1 Series MRear Lower Rearward
2011BMW120iRear Lower Rearward
2011BMW125iRear Lower Rearward
2011BMW128iRear Lower Rearward
2011BMW135iRear Lower Rearward
2011BMW323iRear Lower Rearward
2011BMW325iRear Lower Rearward
2011BMW328iRear Lower Rearward
2011BMW328i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2011BMW335dRear Lower Rearward
2011BMW335iRear Lower Rearward
2011BMW335i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2011BMW335isRear Lower Rearward
2011BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2011BMWX1Rear Lower Rearward
2010BMW120iRear Lower Rearward
2010BMW125iRear Lower Rearward
2010BMW128iRear Lower Rearward
2010BMW130iRear Lower Rearward
2010BMW135iRear Lower Rearward
2010BMW323iRear Lower Rearward
2010BMW325iRear Lower Rearward
2010BMW328iRear Lower Rearward
2010BMW328i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2010BMW335dRear Lower Rearward
2010BMW335iRear Lower Rearward
2010BMW335i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2010BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2010BMWX1Rear Lower Rearward
2009BMW120iRear Lower Rearward
2009BMW125iRear Lower Rearward
2009BMW128iRear Lower Rearward
2009BMW130iRear Lower Rearward
2009BMW135iRear Lower Rearward
2009BMW323iRear Lower Rearward
2009BMW325iRear Lower Rearward
2009BMW328iRear Lower Rearward
2009BMW328i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2009BMW335dRear Lower Rearward
2009BMW335iRear Lower Rearward
2009BMW335i xDriveRear Lower Rearward
2009BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2008BMW120iRear Lower Rearward
2008BMW128iRear Lower Rearward
2008BMW130iRear Lower Rearward
2008BMW135iRear Lower Rearward
2008BMW323iRear Lower Rearward
2008BMW325iRear Lower Rearward
2008BMW328iRear Lower Rearward
2008BMW328xiRear Lower Rearward
2008BMW335iRear Lower Rearward
2008BMW335xiRear Lower Rearward
2008BMWM3Rear Lower Rearward
2007BMW120iRear Lower Rearward
2007BMW130iRear Lower Rearward
2007BMW323iRear Lower Rearward
2007BMW325iRear Lower Rearward
2007BMW328iRear Lower Rearward
2007BMW328xiRear Lower Rearward
2007BMW330iRear Lower Rearward
2007BMW335iRear Lower Rearward
2007BMW335xiRear Lower Rearward
2006BMW120iRear Lower Rearward
2006BMW130iRear Lower Rearward
2006BMW323iRear Lower Rearward
2006BMW325iRear Lower Rearward
2006BMW325xiRear Lower Rearward
2006BMW330iRear Lower Rearward
2006BMW330xiRear Lower Rearward
2005BMW120iRear Lower Rearward

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

33326792553NI

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.