Dorman 541-357 Leaf Spring Bushing - Rear Forward or Rear Shackle

Leaf Spring Bushing for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Dorman 541-357 is a direct-fit leaf spring bushing for specific Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 3500XD, Volkswagen Crafter, and Dodge Sprinter 3500 rear suspension applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable replacement where the rear leaf spring pivot or shackle bushing has worn, cracked, or loosened.

Key Features

• Leaf spring bushing for rear suspension service
• Specific fit for select Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter applications
• Steel and rubber construction for strength and vibration isolation
• Black finish
• Standard replacement design for OE-style service
• Part number 541-357 for catalog and fitment lookup

Detailed Description

This Dorman 541-357 leaf spring bushing is built for rear forward and rear shackle positions on select vans and chassis applications. It is designed for vehicles including the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Volkswagen Crafter Van, and Dodge Sprinter 3500 across model years 2007 through 2022, depending on configuration. The steel-and-rubber construction helps restore proper suspension pivot support while maintaining the isolation needed in a rear leaf spring mounting point. This part cross-references OE-style replacement applications such as 6113240350.

What It Helps Fix

• Rear suspension clunking from worn leaf spring bushings
• Excessive movement at the rear forward or rear shackle mount
• Loose or degraded rubber in the leaf spring eye area
• Uneven rear suspension response caused by bushing wear
• Noise and vibration transferred through the rear spring mount

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rear position before ordering: this bushing is listed for rear forward and rear shackle applications only. Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and GVW notes shown in the fitment data for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 3500XD, Volkswagen Crafter, Volkswagen Crafter Van, and Dodge Sprinter 3500. Inspect the spring eye, shackle, and mounting surfaces for wear or damage before installation, and replace any worn components that could affect bushing life or alignment.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this leaf spring bushing as a standard replacement part and states that it is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable service on the specified vehicles. The part number is 541-357.