Audi A3 8V Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Electric Power Steering Rack Box Gear 5Q2423051M

The Electric Steering Rack for Audi A3 8V / Volkswagen Golf Mk7 is an original part from the Steering Racks and Housings category, designed for Volkswagen Group vehicles. This used, factory-original steering rack ensures proper vehicle handling, precise transfer of steering wheel movement to the wheels, and correct interaction with the electric power steering and safety systems.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-5Q2423051M
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5Q2423051M
• Substitutable numbers: 5Q2423051M, 5Q2 423 051 M, 7805 974 957, 7805974957, 5Q0423187B, 5Q0 423 187 B
• Part type: Rack & Pinion
• Category: Gearboxes, Racks & Pinions

Application and Compatibility

This electric steering rack is intended for Audi A3 8V and Volkswagen Golf Mk7 models equipped with a steering system featuring integrated electric power steering. The OEM design guarantees a perfect fit with the steering column, steering knuckles, and factory mounting points on the chassis.

By maintaining the original steering system geometry, installing this steering rack allows for the restoration of accurate vehicle response to steering inputs, which is crucial for driving stability, the performance of assistance systems, and driving comfort.

Construction and Performance Parameters

The electric steering rack for Audi A3 8V and Volkswagen Golf Mk7 combines a mechanical gear system with an electric power steering drive within a single housing. This design enables:

• precise control of power steering assist based on vehicle speed,
• seamless integration with Electronic Stability Control and driver assistance systems,
• maintenance of appropriate steering system stiffness during dynamic driving.

The robust housing of the steering rack provides effective protection for its working components against road debris, and the OEM construction facilitates correct wheel alignment after installation. Factory manufacturing translates to predictable vehicle behavior and consistent steering system performance.

Benefits of Using an Original Steering Rack

Choosing a used, original steering rack for the Audi A3 8V / Volkswagen Golf Mk7 is a solution that balances cost control with the preservation of proper driving characteristics. Key advantages include:

• compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications,
• correct interaction with the electric power steering and the car's electronics,
• precise fit with factory mounting points and suspension components,
• the ability to restore the original handling characteristics after damage to the previous steering rack.

This makes the steering rack suitable for repairs after collisions as well as for replacing worn-out components in heavily used vehicles.

Product Condition and Installation Recommendations

The steering rack is a used part, sourced from disassembly, allowing for economical repairs while retaining an OEM component. Before installation, it is recommended to inspect the suspension system and mounting components, perform steering system adaptation, and check wheel alignment at a specialized service center. This approach minimizes the risk of power steering malfunction and ensures stable vehicle handling.

Other Steering Racks and Technical Knowledge

If you are looking for other Volkswagen steering racks and housings for various models of this brand, check out our dedicated category: Volkswagen Steering Racks and Housings. There you will find a wide selection of steering system components tailored to many engine and body versions.

Planning a more extensive upgrade or repair of your Audi using parts from disassembly? See practical tips in the article Audi with Second-Hand Parts – Tuning and Repairs Without Quality Loss, where we discuss how to consciously select used components to maintain a high level of performance and durability of the drivetrain.