Part Details & Function
Primary Description: Lower Curved Control Arm Bushing (Inner / Rearward)
Type: Hydro-mounting (fluid-filled bushing designed to absorb heavy vibrations and harsh road shocks better than standard solid rubber bushings)
Outer Diameter (O.D.): 80mm
Supersession/Replaced Part: Replaces older part number
4M0407183A
Purpose
This bushing is pressed into the inner pivot point of the front lower rearward control arm (or the lower link depending on the exact suspension design and model). It connects the control arm to the vehicle subframe, helping maintain precise wheel alignment, stabilizing steering under cornering and braking, and minimizing road noise and steering wheel vibrations.
Common Vehicle Fitments
This component is used across multiple premium Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) vehicles built on the MLB Evo platform, especially models equipped with air suspension systems:
Audi Q7 / SQ7 (2017–2026)
Audi Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8 (2019–2026)
Audi A8 Quattro / S8 (2019–2024)
Audi e-tron Quattro / Q8 e-tron (2019–2024)
Other Shared VAG Platforms: Also used on the Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayenne, and Bentley Bentayga.
Note: In factory service manuals, this part is often noted as a non-reusable component once pressed out or removed, meaning it cannot be reinstalled if you disassemble the arm.
- Brand: Audi
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