Audi A4 B8 Steering Knuckle Wheel Carrier Mount Front Right O/S 8K0407254R

The Right Front Wheel Hub for Audi A4 B8 is a crucial component of the suspension system, responsible for precise wheel guidance, driving stability, and proper interaction between the suspension and steering systems. This original Audi component from the Wheel Hubs category has been specifically designed for the front axle on the right side, ensuring correct geometry and fitment with factory mounting points.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8K0407254R-1
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8K0407254R
• Substitutable numbers: 8K0407254R, 8K0 407 254 R
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Steering Knuckles

Purpose and Function in the Suspension System

The right front wheel hub in the Audi A4 B8 serves as a load-bearing element for the wheel hub, suspension components, and steering system. It is responsible for:

• maintaining the correct position of the wheel relative to the body and other suspension components,
• transferring loads from the road to the shock absorber and control arms,
• ensuring stable mounting of wheel steering control elements,
• maintaining correct geometry, which affects handling and tire wear.

Thanks to its dedicated placement on the vehicle at the front right side, the component works with factory mounting points, facilitating installation and reducing the risk of alignment issues.

Original Origin and Fitment

The wheel hub comes from the group of original Audi parts, which means adherence to factory dimensional tolerances and compliance with the manufacturer's technical documentation. In practice, this translates to:

• secure fitment to the front suspension structure of the Audi A4 B8,
• compatibility with standard components such as control arms, wheel hub, or shock absorber mounts,
• maintaining the rigidity and operating characteristics of the suspension system as designed by the manufacturer.

Choosing an original wheel hub is particularly important in vehicles where predictable road behavior and proper interaction of all suspension sub-assemblies are crucial.

Used Condition and Installation Aspects

The presented wheel hub is a used part, allowing for economical suspension system repair while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. Before installation, standard workshop verification is recommended, including inspection of mounting surfaces, bearing seats, and connection points for suspension and steering system components.

Its placement on the vehicle at the front right side simplifies part selection during repair – the mechanic can be sure that the component has been designed precisely for this position, minimizing the risk of incorrect installation or the need for modifications.

Application in Service and Repairs

The right front wheel hub for the Audi A4 B8 is particularly useful in cases of:

• repairs after collisions that have damaged the wheel, control arms, or hub,
• mechanical damage resulting from impact with a curb or road obstacle,
• restoring factory suspension geometry after more significant interventions in the suspension system.

Choosing an original, used wheel hub allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the vehicle, which is important both for safety and the durability of other suspension components.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front suspension area in your Audi and need other parts from the same group, such as hub carriers, shock absorber mounting points, or brackets for control arms, check the available parts in the Audi Wheel Hubs category.

For a broader perspective on the cost-effectiveness of using original, used components in the drivetrain and suspension system, it is worth reading the article Hissing differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an uncertain aftermarket replacement, which shows how the selection of the right parts affects the durability of the entire vehicle.