[Maniac0908]

I have an xi with this noise. Uf i read correctly bmw updated the bushings? Can i get a part number for the rears and fronts? Thanks. Also any other bushing i should replace while under there?

[slinkygn]

Originally Posted by noro

Until BMW addresses this by providing an alternate design you are just going to waste your time.

Originally Posted by Maniac0908

I have an xi with this noise. Uf i read correctly bmw updated the bushings? Can i get a part number for the rears and fronts? Thanks. Also any other bushing i should replace while under there?

Necropost, maybe... but would you believe this is about the only post I can find on *any* forum that discusses the new part number for the front sway bar bushing?

The P/N on realoem or bmwfans is the old part number. For some reason, neither one lists the updated part. It is, however, in SIB 310109 (dated 02/2009). 31306778064 for RWDs and 31306778066 for you xi guys. Reprinting here, so it can be found *somewhere* on the Internet...

SI B 31 01 09 
Front Axle 
February 2009 
Technical Service
 
SUBJECT  
Creaking or Groaning Noise During Compression and/or Rebound of Front Axle 

MODEL  
E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93 except M3 

SITUATION 
A grating or groaning noise is heard when the front axle compresses and/or rebounds. This may be heard particularly over speed bump-type surfaces. The noise normally occurs at lower outside temperatures. The noise may be less prevalent when the vehicle has been driven up to the operating temperature.

CORRECTION 
Replace the front sway bar bushings with the improved parts. Important: Only lubricate with water to assist in the installation of the new bushings.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number  Description  Quantity 
31 30 6 778 064  Stabilizer Rubber Mounting (all w/2WD)  2 
31 30 6 778 066  Stabilizer Rubber Mounting (E9x w/AWD)  2

WARRANTY INFORMATION 
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 
 
Defect Code:  31 35 02 39 00 
Labor Operation:  31 35 021*
Labor Allowance:  7 FRU
Description: Replace both rubber mounts 

*Main Work - use this labor operation number when this is the only repair being performed, or if this is the main repair when performed along with other repairs at the same time. If this is not the main repair, refer to KSD for the associated (+) labor operation code.

[TheBigYahi]

Wow, thanks. I was thinking about replacing mine and this is a good find. Those part numbers aren't even listed in ANY application on RealOEM or etk.cc.