Audi A5 8T Sports Spring Strut Shock Absorber Front Right O/S 8K0413031AM

Audi A5 8T Sports Spring Strut Shock Absorber Front Right O/S is an original component from the Shock absorbers and struts group, designed for installation on the front axle on the passenger side. This solution is dedicated to drivers who expect precise handling, body stability, and consistency with the factory suspension characteristics of the Audi.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8K0413031AM-1
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8K0413031AM
• Substitutable numbers: 8K0413031AM, 8K0 413 031 AM, 8K0413038L, 8K0 413 038 L
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Strut
• Category: Shocks, Struts & Assemblies

Purpose and function in the suspension system

This suspension component is responsible for damping vibrations and controlling the operation of the spring on the right side of the front axle, which directly affects vehicle stability during braking, acceleration, and cornering. Using a complete strut with a sports spring allows for maintaining proper suspension geometry and predictable car behavior in road conditions. The original Audi design ensures a proper fit to the steering knuckle, body mounts, and other suspension components, which reduces the risk of unwanted play, noise, or premature tire wear. As a result, the system works consistently with the factory settings of the electronics and other driving components.

Construction and operating characteristics

The strut combines a shock absorber and a spring with sports characteristics in one compact design, which translates into a more direct response to body movements. The damping is adjusted to the weight and load distribution in the Audi A5 8T, as well as to work with factory-fitted accompanying elements, such as top mounts or stabilizer links. The vehicle placement specified as front – right side eliminates installation doubts and facilitates the selection of the correct component for one-sided replacement or post-collision repair. The use of the original strut helps maintain the appropriate suspension height and even distribution of forces between the left and right sides of the axle.

Benefits of using an original shock absorber

Choosing a factory Audi suspension component allows you to maintain the consistency of driving characteristics with the manufacturer's specifications. Key advantages include:

• confident vehicle handling at higher speeds and in corners,
• stable body behavior during hard braking,
• reduction of swaying and front-end dive,
• proper cooperation with other suspension system elements. The item in used condition represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original technical specification, especially in the case of post-accident repairs or stage-by-stage suspension renovation.

Selection, installation, and compatibility with part numbers

Before installation, it is worth verifying compatibility with the factory part number and interchangeable numbers assigned to this suspension strut. This avoids fitting issues and ensures proper cooperation with other components on the front axle. Professional installation at a specialized service center guarantees proper tightening of mounts, geometry alignment, and safe operation. To facilitate identification in catalog systems, the product has an assigned SKU, as well as an OEM part number and interchangeable numbers, which allows for quick confirmation of compatibility with a specific version of the Audi A5 8T.

Brand, category, and additional technical materials

The offered element comes from the Audi group and belongs to the Shock absorbers and struts category, which means full compliance with the brand's factory quality standards. Information about the condition of the product allows you to consciously choose the part for the planned scope of repair – from emergency replacement to broader suspension modernization. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front suspension area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as struts, shock absorber inserts, or complete struts, check the available parts in the Audi shock absorbers and struts category. To better understand the relationships between shock absorbers, control arms, and stabilizers, and the impact of their condition on driving safety, it is worth reading the guide: Suspension system – a comprehensive guide to shock absorbers, control arms, and stabilizers. This is a practical addition to your knowledge when planning service work on the Audi A5 8T.