Audi A5 8T Steering Track Tie Rod Left Right N/O/S 8K0422817B

Audi A5 8T Steering Track Tie Rod Left Right N/O/S is a precision steering system component designed for installation on the left or right side in petrol-powered Audi vehicles. This component from the Steering rods and tie rod ends group ensures stable vehicle handling, correct transmission of steering movement to the wheels, and predictable vehicle behavior while driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8K0422817B
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8K0422817B
• Substitutable numbers: 8K0422817B, 8K0 422 817 B, 8K0 422 818 B, 8K0422818B
• Location on the vehicle: Right, Left
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Part type: Tie Rod End
• Category: Tie Rods & Steering Linkages

Application and function in the steering system

The presented steering track tie rod operates in a critical area of the suspension, responsible for transferring movement from the steering gear to the wheel knuckles. A correctly selected component from this group is crucial for:

• maintaining wheel geometry within the specified range,
• driving stability at higher speeds,
• precise response to steering wheel movements,
• even tire wear. The possibility of installation on the right or left side facilitates part selection during service, especially during comprehensive replacement of steering system components in an Audi A5 8T with a petrol engine.

Benefits of using an original Audi component

The steering track tie rod from the Audi range ensures a design consistent with the vehicle manufacturer's factory specifications. This means:

• appropriately selected stiffness and operating characteristics under load,
• proper fitment to the steering gear and knuckles,
• compatibility with factory suspension geometry settings. As a result, the steering system maintains predictable, factory parameters, and the car's reactions to steering movements remain consistent with what the manufacturer intended. This is particularly important in vehicles with a dynamic character, such as the Audi A5 8T.

Installation and operational characteristics

The offered steering track tie rod is a component intended for use in vehicles powered by petrol, which facilitates correct part selection within a given model generation. The placement on the vehicle covers both the right and left sides, allowing the same type of component to be used when servicing both sides of the system. In workshop practice, this translates into:

• consistency of the solutions used on both sides of the axle,
• simplification of the part selection process,
• the possibility of planned replacement of a pair of elements in a single service cycle. This approach promotes even operation of the suspension and steering, and also facilitates subsequent wheel alignment adjustment.

Condition and service purpose

The steering track tie rod is offered as a used part, which is an attractive solution for users looking for original components at a reasonable price. Such elements are frequently chosen for:

• post-accident repairs,
• eliminating play in the steering system,
• restoring factory driving characteristics after intensive use. Choosing an original, used steering track tie rod allows for maintaining the factory handling characteristics of the vehicle while reducing costs compared to new aftermarket replacements.

Expanding Audi steering system service

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the steering system area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as tie rod ends, inner tie rods, or additional connecting elements, check the available parts in the Audi steering rods and tie rod ends category. For comparison with practices used when retrofitting other premium brands, it is worth reading the material describing the use of original used parts – you will find it in the article Retrofitting and servicing BMW models – original used parts from dismantling, which shows how to consciously approach the selection of components from the secondary market.