Keep your steering tight, quiet, and predictable with the Beck/Arnley Steering Tie Rod End 101-4393 (also written 1014393). This front outer tie rod end connects the steering linkage to the knuckle so wheel movement tracks your input — a worn one shows up as loose or wandering steering, uneven tire wear, or a clunk when turning. If a failed outer tie rod end is behind those signs, this drops in as a direct replacement, and it’s a popular Passat tie rod end for the 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat as well as a wide range of Audi models.
- OE form, fit and function: engineered to replace the original outer tie rod end on the listed foreign-nameplate applications.
- Corrosion protection: coated or plated to resist rust.
- Pre-greased ball joint: the ball joint is greased and ready to install.
- Easy service: a wrench flat lets you use a socket for straightforward installation and removal, and it uses a full ball stud.
Fitment: 1996-1999 Audi A4, 1996-2004 Audi A4 Quattro, 1998-2004 Audi A6, 1998-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, 1997-1999 Audi A8, 1997-2003 Audi A8 Quattro, 2001-2005 Audi allroad Quattro, 2000-2002 Audi S4, 2001-2003 Audi S8, and 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat. See the Buyer’s Guide tab for engine-level details. Sold individually.
