Audi A8 4.2 FSI Quattro
Car parts and drivetrain components for Audi A8 4.2 FSI Quattro. Always check the fit before ordering.
Products for Audi A8 4.2 FSI Quattro
- Position: Front right
- Diameter: 123 mm
- Flange diameter: 123 mm
- Joint diameter: 123 mm
- ABS teeth: 45
- Position: Front left, Front right
- Flange diameter: 123 mm
- Joint diameter: 123 mm
- Total length: 544 mm
- ABS teeth: 45
- Position: Rear
- Total length: 667 mm
- Splines wheel side: 38
- Position: Front left, Front right
- Flange diameter: 123 mm
- Total length: 495 mm
- Splines wheel side: 42
- Position: Rear right
- Total length: 576 mm
- Splines wheel side: 42
- Position: Rear left, Rear right
- Flange diameter: 108 mm
- Total length: 660 mm
- Splines wheel side: 42
- Position: Outer
- Seal diameter: 76 mm
- Inner splines: 28
- Outer splines: 42
- Number of centre bearings: 1
- Number of joints: 3
- Total length: 1,856 mm
- Position: Rear
- Number of centre bearings: 1
- Number of joints: 3
- Total length: 1,675 mm
- Position: Rear left
- Total length: 620 mm
- Splines wheel side: 42
- Position: Front left
- Flange diameter: 123 mm
- Total length: 558 mm
- Splines wheel side: 38
- ABS teeth: 0
- Position: Front left
- Total length: 617 mm
- Splines wheel side: 38
- Position: Front left
- Flange diameter: 123 mm
- Total length: 615 mm
- Splines wheel side: 38
- Position: Outer
- Seal diameter: 59 mm
- Inner splines: 27
- Outer splines: 38
- ABS teeth: 0
- Position: Outer
- Seal diameter: 76 mm
- Inner splines: 27
- Outer splines: 42
- ABS teeth: 0
- Position: Front left
- Flange diameter: 123 mm
- Total length: 543 mm
- Splines wheel side: 38
- ABS teeth: 45
- Position: Front, Inner
- Total length: 84 mm
- Splines wheel side: 24
Frequently asked questions about drivetrain parts for Audi A8 4.2 FSI Quattro
How do I know if my Audi A8 4.2 FSI Quattro needs a new drive shaft?
The most common symptoms are heavy vibrations under acceleration or a persistent clicking noise when cornering. If the vibrations are felt throughout the entire car rather than just in the steering wheel, it is often an inner CV joint or the drive shaft itself that is unbalanced or worn.
What is the difference between the inner and outer CV joint on an A8?
The outer CV joint sits closest to the wheel and allows for steering movements; it usually wears out first and produces clicking noises. The inner CV joint sits closest to the gearbox or differential and accommodates suspension travel; failure here typically causes vibrations under load.
Do all A8 drive shafts fit the 4.2 FSI Quattro model?
No, the 4.2 FSI Quattro has specific requirements due to its high torque output and the gear ratios of the Quattro system. It is important to select your car's exact make, model and engine variant to find the correct part among our 12 specific items for this model.
Why is it important to replace a split CV boot immediately?
The boot keeps lubricating grease inside the joint and keeps dirt out. As soon as it splits, road salt and grit penetrate, acting as an abrasive and ruining the hardened surfaces of the CV joint within just a few kilometres.
Do you offer propeller shafts for the Audi A8 4.2 FSI?
Yes, we have 3 different propeller shafts specifically for the Audi A8 4.2 FSI Quattro in our range. These come balanced and ready to install to eliminate vibrations throughout the drivetrain.
What does your fitment guarantee mean for Audi parts?
Our fitment guarantee means that if you select your vehicle's make, model and engine in our lookup tool and we unexpectedly send a part that does not fit your Audi A8 4.2 FSI Quattro, we will exchange it for the correct part at no extra cost.