How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on the steering gear and track rod on Audi A3?

To change the steering gear rubber gaiters, take off the track rod end balljoint and screw out the locking nut without losing track of the position of the screwed nut. Wipe down the rubber gaiter to eliminate all dirt or moisture, and then hold the retaining clips and slip off the gaiter of the steering gear housing and track rod, noting the position it is positioned. Wipe the track rod and the steering gear housing by wiping with an appropriate grease on the rack surface by rotating the steering wheel to make the rack reach its maximum length and then returned to its center position. Insert the new gaiter on the track rod, making sure that it fits back on the steering gear housing without being able to twist and lifting the outer sealing lip to balance air pressure. Fasten the gaiter using new retaining clips, make crimped-type clips as tight as possible and eliminate any loose slack. Then screw the locking nut in and reconnect the track rod end balljoint. To replace the track rods, have to remove the steering gear rubber gaiter, and in situations where space is limited, have to unfit the steering gear and place the gaiter in a vice. Fix the steering rack in place with one of the spanners and loosen the balljoint nut with the other and then loosen and completely unscrew the track rod. Install the new track rod with the steering rack and screw the nut on making sure it is tightened to the required torque without moving the rack, which may require a crows foot adapter to reach the required location. Lastly, reconnect the steering gear/rubber gaiter and adjust the front wheel alignment as required.

How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot and ensure proper installation on Audi A4?

Loosen the wheel bolts, raise the front of the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands before removing the wheels. Detach the tie-rod end from the tie-rod. Remove the inner and outer boot clamps and discard them by prying open or cutting off the rack and pinion boot clamps, which can be pried apart at the crimped area or cut off with cutting pliers. Take off the boot and install a new clamp on the inner end of the boot. Slide the boot into place, ensuring each end seats in its groove. Confirm that the boot isn't twisted, then tighten the inner clamp with clamp crimping pliers. Install and tighten the outer clamp, then attach the tie-rod end. Finally, have the front end alignment checked and adjusted if necessary.

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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 1K0-423-831-B
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- Other Name: Cup; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Replaces: 1K0-423-831-A, 5C0-423-831
Fits the following Audi Models:
- A3 | 2022-2024, 2015-2020, 2006-2013 | Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A3 Quattro | 2022-2023, 2015-2020, 2006-2013 | Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- A3 Sportback e-tron | 2016-2018 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 1.4 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Q3 | 2015-2024 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, S-Line Premium, S-Line Premium Plus, S-Line Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Q3 Quattro | 2015-2018 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- RS3 | 2022-2024, 2017-2020 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S3 | 2022-2024, 2015-2020 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- TT | 2008-2009 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- TT Quattro | 2008-2023 | Base, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- TT RS Quattro | 2018-2022, 2012-2013 | Base, Heritage Edition | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 8D0-419-831-K
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- Other Name: Cup; Boot, Inner Boot, Outer Boot
- Position: Right
Fits the following Audi Models:
- A4 | 1997-2001 | Avant, Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 1997-2001 | Avant, Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A6 | 2000-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- A6 Quattro | 2000-2004 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- A8 Quattro | 2000-2003 | Base, L | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- Allroad Quattro | 2001-2005 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S4 | 2000-2002 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
- S6 | 2002-2003 | Avant | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S8 | 2001-2003 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Audi Inner Boot Part Number: 4D0-419-831-A
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- Other Name: Cup; Inner Boot
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- A4 | 1996-1999 | Avant, Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 1996-1999 | Avant, Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A6 | 1998-1999 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A6 Quattro | 1998-1999 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 4G0-423-831
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- Other Name: Cup; Tie Rod Boot
- Position: Left
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- A4 | 2013-2016 | Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2013-2016 | Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A5 | 2013-2014 | Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A5 Quattro | 2013-2017 | Base, Cabriolet, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A6 | 2012-2018 | Premium, Premium Plus, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A6 Quattro | 2012-2018 | Competition, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Sport, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- A7 Quattro | 2012-2018 | Base, Competition, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- A8 Quattro | 2011-2018 | Base, L, L Sport, L TDI, L W12 | 12 Cyl 6.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- Q5 | 2013-2017 | Hybrid Prestige, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Premium Plus S-Line, TDI Prestige, TDI Prestige S-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- RS5 | 2013-2015 | Base, Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 4G0-423-832-A
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- Other Name: Cup; Tie Rod Boot
- Position: Right
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- A4 | 2013-2016 | Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2013-2016 | Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A5 | 2013-2014 | Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A5 Quattro | 2013-2017 | Base, Cabriolet, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A6 | 2012-2018 | Premium, Premium Plus, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A6 Quattro | 2012-2018 | Competition, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Sport, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- A7 Quattro | 2012-2018 | Base, Competition, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- A8 Quattro | 2011-2018 | Base, L, L Sport, L TDI, L W12 | 12 Cyl 6.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- Q5 | 2013-2017 | Hybrid Prestige, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Premium Plus S-Line, TDI Prestige, TDI Prestige S-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- RS5 | 2013-2015 | Base, Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 4D0-419-831-D
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- Other Name: Cup; Boot
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- A4 | 1996-1999 | Avant, Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 1996-1999 | Avant, Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A8 | 1997-1999 | Base | 8 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- A8 Quattro | 1997-1999 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 5Q0-423-831
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- Other Name: Boot; Tie Rod Boot
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- Q3 | 2019-2021 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, S-Line Premium, S-Line Premium Plus, S-Line Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 4D0-419-831-E
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- Other Name: Cup; Boot, Outer Boot
Fits the following Audi Models:
- A4 | 1997-2001 | Avant, Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 1997-2001 | Avant, Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A6 | 1998-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- A6 Quattro | 1998-2004 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- A8 Quattro | 2000-2003 | Base, L | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- Allroad Quattro | 2001-2005 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S4 | 2000-2002 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
- S6 | 2002-2003 | Avant | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S8 | 2001-2003 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 4F0-422-831
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- Other Name: Cup; Boot
- Replaces: 8E0-419-831-C
Fits the following Audi Models:
- A6 | 2006-2011 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- A6 Quattro | 2005-2011 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S6 | 2007-2011 | Base | 10 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 4M0-423-832-B
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- Other Name: Cup; Tie Rod Boot
- Position: Right
Fits the following Audi Models:
- A6 Quattro | 2019-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- A6 allroad | 2020-2023 | Premium Plus, Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- A7 Sportback | 2019-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- A8 Quattro | 2019-2023 | L, L Plug-In Hybrid | 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 8 Cyl 4.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- Q5 | 2018-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Titanium Premium, Titanium Premium Plus, Titanium Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- Q5 PHEV | 2020-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Q5 Sportback | 2021-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- Q7 | 2017-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- Q8 | 2019-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- Q8 e-tron | 2024 | Launch Edition, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 4M0-423-831-B
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- Other Name: Cup; Tie Rod Boot
- Position: Left
Fits the following Audi Models:
- A6 Quattro | 2019-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- A6 allroad | 2020-2023 | Premium Plus, Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- A7 Sportback | 2019-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- A8 Quattro | 2019-2023 | L, L Plug-In Hybrid | 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 8 Cyl 4.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- Q5 | 2018-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Titanium Premium, Titanium Premium Plus, Titanium Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- Q5 PHEV | 2020-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Q5 Sportback | 2021-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- Q7 | 2017-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- Q8 | 2019-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- Q8 e-tron | 2024 | Launch Edition, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 4E0-419-831
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- Other Name: Cup; Boot
Fits the following Audi Models:
- A8 Quattro | 2004-2010 | Base, L | 12 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S8 | 2007-2009 | Base | 10 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 8E0-419-831
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- Other Name: Cup; Tie Rod Boot
Fits the following Audi Models:
- A4 | 2002-2009 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2002-2009 | Avant, Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- RS4 | 2007-2008 | Base, Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S4 | 2004-2009, 2002 | Avant, Base, Cabriolet | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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- Other Name: Cup; Boot
- Position: Left
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- A4 | 2003-2006 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2003-2006 | Avant, Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S4 | 2004-2005 | Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 420-419-831
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- Other Name: Cup; Tie Rod Boot
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- R8 | 2014-2015, 2008-2012 | Base, GT, GT Spyder, Plus, Spyder | 10 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 8E0-419-831-B
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- Other Name: Cup; Boot
- Position: Right
Fits the following Audi Models:
- A4 | 2003-2006 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2003-2006 | Avant, Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S4 | 2004-2005 | Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 431-419-831
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- Other Name: Boot; Tie Rod Boot
Fits the following Audi Models:
- 100 | 1989-1994 | Base, CS, E, S | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- 100 Quattro | 1989-1994 | Base, CS | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- 200 | 1989-1991 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- 200 Quattro | 1989-1991 | 20v, 20v Avant, Avant, Base | 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- 5000 | 1984-1988 | CS, CS Turbo, S, S Turbo | 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 5000 Quattro | 1986-1988 | CS, S | 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- A6 | 1995-1998 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A6 Quattro | 1995-1998 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- S4 | 1992-1994 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- S6 | 1995 | Avant, Base | 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 8W0-423-831
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- Other Name: Cup; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
Fits the following Audi Models:
- A4 | 2017-2020 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2017-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Ultra sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- A4 allroad | 2017-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- A5 Quattro | 2018-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- A5 Sportback | 2018-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- RS5 | 2021-2024, 2018-2019 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
- RS5 Sportback | 2021-2024, 2019 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
- S4 | 2018-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S5 | 2018-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S5 Sportback | 2018-2023 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 8K0-422-831
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- Other Name: Boot; Tie Rod Boot
Fits the following Audi Models:
- A4 | 2009-2012 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2009-2012 | Avant, Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- A5 | 2010-2014 | Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A5 Quattro | 2008-2017 | Base, Cabriolet, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- A8 Quattro | 2011-2014 | Base, L, L TDI, L W12 | 12 Cyl 6.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- Q5 | 2009-2013 | Hybrid Prestige, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- RS5 | 2013-2015 | Base, Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S4 | 2010-2012 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S5 | 2008-2017 | Base, Cabriolet, Premium Plus, Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S8 | 2013-2014 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Audi Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 971-423-815
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- Other Name: Cup; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
Fits the following Audi Models:
- RS e-tron GT | 2022-2023 | Base | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- e-tron GT | 2022-2024 | Premium Plus, Prestige | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)

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Audi Rack and Pinion Boot

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Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on the steering gear and track rod on Audi A3?
A:
To change the steering gear rubber gaiters, take off the track rod end balljoint and screw out the locking nut without losing track of the position of the screwed nut. Wipe down the rubber gaiter to eliminate all dirt or moisture, and then hold the retaining clips and slip off the gaiter of the steering gear housing and track rod, noting the position it is positioned. Wipe the track rod and the steering gear housing by wiping with an appropriate grease on the rack surface by rotating the steering wheel to make the rack reach its maximum length and then returned to its center position. Insert the new gaiter on the track rod, making sure that it fits back on the steering gear housing without being able to twist and lifting the outer sealing lip to balance air pressure. Fasten the gaiter using new retaining clips, make crimped-type clips as tight as possible and eliminate any loose slack. Then screw the locking nut in and reconnect the track rod end balljoint. To replace the track rods, have to remove the steering gear rubber gaiter, and in situations where space is limited, have to unfit the steering gear and place the gaiter in a vice. Fix the steering rack in place with one of the spanners and loosen the balljoint nut with the other and then loosen and completely unscrew the track rod. Install the new track rod with the steering rack and screw the nut on making sure it is tightened to the required torque without moving the rack, which may require a crows foot adapter to reach the required location. Lastly, reconnect the steering gear/rubber gaiter and adjust the front wheel alignment as required.
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Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot and ensure proper installation on Audi A4?
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Loosen the wheel bolts, raise the front of the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands before removing the wheels. Detach the tie-rod end from the tie-rod. Remove the inner and outer boot clamps and discard them by prying open or cutting off the rack and pinion boot clamps, which can be pried apart at the crimped area or cut off with cutting pliers. Take off the boot and install a new clamp on the inner end of the boot. Slide the boot into place, ensuring each end seats in its groove. Confirm that the boot isn't twisted, then tighten the inner clamp with clamp crimping pliers. Install and tighten the outer clamp, then attach the tie-rod end. Finally, have the front end alignment checked and adjusted if necessary.