Description
Shih Hsiang (SH Auto Parts) QSJ1588S front lower control arm, straight arm, left or right. Replaces Audi / VW 4D0 407 151 P. Fits the Audi A4 B5, A6 C5, A8 D2 and VW Passat B5. New old stock, never fitted. The box is torn at one corner. The part is new and unused.
Four in stock. Fits either side, so two boxes do a pair.
What it is. One of the lower front arms that locate the front wheel. It carries the lower ball joint and the inner bush. Worn arms clunk over bumps, let the wheel wander under braking, and wear the tyres unevenly.
Specification
- Front axle, lower, straight arm
- Left or right
- Replaces Audi / VW / Skoda 4D0 407 151 P and 8D0 407 151 E
- Made in Taiwan by Shih Hsiang to the QH number QSJ1588S
What it fits
- Audi A4 B5, 1996 to 2001
- Audi S4 B5, 2000 to 2002, from VIN 8D-Y-080 001
- Audi A6 C5 2.8, 1998 to 2001
- Audi A6 C5 2.7T and 3.0, 2000 to 2002, up to VIN 4B-2-031 500
- Audi A8 D2, 1997 to 1999
- VW Passat B5 1.8T and 2.8, 1998 to 2003, up to VIN 3B-3-072 000
- VW Passat B5 W8, 2002 to 2003, up to VIN 3B-3-450 000
This arm is VIN specific. Later cars use a different arm. Check the number on your old arm, or send us your rego and we will confirm before you buy.
Fitting
- Support the car safely and remove the wheel.
- Undo the ball joint pinch bolt and the inner bush bolt, and swap the arm.
- Tighten the bush bolt with the car at ride height.
- Get a wheel alignment afterwards.
Best fitted by a qualified mechanic.