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Differential Mount Insulator - Audi (1K0-599-438-A)
2006-2026 Audi - 1K0-599-438-A
- MSRP: $25.78
- Discount: $8.19 (31.8% off)
- Sale Price: $17.59
- MSRP: $25.78
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- Brand:
- SKU:
1K0-599-438-A
- Positions: Front, Front Upper, Front Lower, Front Rear, Rear Forward Front, Rear Forward Upper, Rear Forward Lower, Rear Forward Rear, Left Front, Left Upper, Left Lower, Left Rear, Right Front, Right Upper, Right Lower, Right Rear, Rear Rearward Front, Rear Rearward Upper, Rear Rearward Lower, Rear Rearward Rear, Rear Upper Forward Front, Rear Upper Forward Upper, Rear Upper Forward Lower, Rear Upper Forward Rear, Rear Upper Front, Rear Upper Upper, Rear Upper Lower, Rear Upper Rear, Rear Lower Rearward Front, Rear Lower Rearward Upper, Rear Lower Rearward Lower, Rear Lower Rearward Rear, Rear Front, Rear Upper, Rear Lower, Rear, Rear Left Lower Rearward Front, Rear Left Lower Rearward Upper, Rear Left Lower Rearward Lower, Rear Left Lower Rearward Rear, Rear Right Lower Rearward Front, Rear Right Lower Rearward Upper, Rear Right Lower Rearward Lower, Rear Right Lower Rearward Rear, Rear Upper Rearward Front, Rear Upper Rearward Upper, Rear Upper Rearward Lower, Rear Upper Rearward Rear
- Other Names:
Front Mount Front Bushing, Bushings, Rear Mount Rear Bushing, Differential Housing Insulator, Front Mount, Rear Mount, Differential Front Bushing, Differential Rear Mount, Differential Carrier Bushing, Mounting Bushing, Rubb Mount
- Description:
Audi part number 1K0-599-438-A, the factory Differential Mount Insulator, transmits torque from the transmission to the wheels while accommodating suspension travel and steering angle, so joint condition and boot integrity determine how long the assembly survives. Every genuine Audi part is validated against the same specification as the original equipment component. Confirm fitment against your vehicle identification number before ordering.
- Notes: Included with differential.
- Replaces:
1K0599438
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Vehicle Fitment
Vehicle Fitment
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| SYMPTOMS | Common complaints that lead to 1K0-599-438-A being replaced: clicking on turns, vibration that increases with speed, a clunk on throttle transition, grease slung around the inside of a wheel, or a driveline whine that changes with load. Symptoms vary by model year and option content, so confirm fitment before ordering. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | A practical check before condemning 1K0-599-438-A: inspect boots for splits and grease loss first, then check joint play by hand and note whether the noise changes with steering angle or with throttle load to isolate which joint is at fault. Record any stored fault codes before clearing them. |
| INSTALLATION | Fitting Audi part 1K0-599-438-A requires the correct axle nut torque, which is a stretch fastener on most applications, and confirmation that boots are seated and clamped before the vehicle is lowered. Confirm correct operation and scan for stored faults before returning the vehicle to service. |
| MAINTENANCE | Keeping 1K0-599-438-A in service is inspection based, focused on boot condition, since a split boot loses grease and destroys an otherwise healthy joint within weeks. Service records also help establish warranty eligibility if a component fails early. |
| GENERAL_NOTES | Note for part 1K0-599-438-A: all wheel drive applications require matched tire circumference across all four corners, and mismatched tires load the center differential continuously. If you are unsure about fitment, provide the vehicle identification number and our parts team will confirm it. |
| REPLACEMENTS | Order these together with 1K0-599-438-A: axle nuts, boot clamps, and circlips are single use and replaced with the assembly, and driveline fluid is checked whenever a shaft or differential is disturbed. Most of the labor here is access, so replacing adjacent wear items now costs very little extra. |
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