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Apr 26, 2011 | 12:22 PM

rctmthouse

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Brought my '06 550 in for the brake booster recall, was advised by the tech that the thrust rod bushings are worn/torn and need to be replaced along with a transmission fluid leak. Dealer wanted $ 621 for the bushings replacement and $ 1130 for the transmission pan/gasket replacement

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Gonna tackle the pan and gasket myself since there are lots of good info here in the DIY section for this job but I can't find any info the the thrust rod bushings or may be I'm not searching it right. Gonna bring it to my indy shop soon for a second opinion soon. Has anyone ever have problem with the thrust rod bushings before?

Thanks guys

Apr 27, 2011 | 08:00 AM

MRV99

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I needed it on my 545 at the 6year mark and 66k miles.

Apr 27, 2011 | 08:04 AM

Percy_991

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From: Ye Olde England

My Ride: E60 530d MSport Auto, 19" 172 Spiders on ContiSports 2's, Pro Nav, Adaptive Xenons, Bruce M's V6 Rear LCI Cables/Lights, Number plate LED

I have had to have my front lower control arms and rear bushes replaced and also suffered from a transmission leak which took the car into 'safe mode' until this was fixed.