2015 Audi A3 Suspension Parts

This table covers the cam bolts and plates used to set camber at the knuckle. Typical signs include warpage, cracks, or a plate that no longer locates the assembly. Confirm which plate the notes describe — backing plates, clutch plates and strike plates are different parts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2015 Audi A3 — MOOG K100407.

This table covers the Axle bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

3 Axle Bushing parts for the 2015 Audi A3 come from 2 brands — DORMAN and VAICO.

In the Daily Driver grade, VAICO supplies 1 part: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is VAICO V105416.

The Economy section lists 1 option from DORMAN — the catalog's value-priced group. DORMAN 533022 is listed in this group.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include VAICO V105416 and DORMAN 533022, among others listed above.

This table covers the ball joints that articulate each control arm at the knuckle. Read more

34 Ball Joint parts are listed for the 2015 Audi A3, from SUSPENSIA, DELPHI, DORMAN and 7 other brands. DELPHI TC1731 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Daily Driver is the most populated section, led by SUSPENSIA, DELPHI, DORMAN and 3 other brands.

This table covers the bump stops that limit suspension travel. Read more

6 Bump Stop parts for the 2015 Audi A3 come from 2 brands — VAICO and REIN. The "Popular" part is REIN AVZ0559.

Listed part numbers: REIN AVZ0559, VAICO V106089 and VAICO V106091, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the coil springs that carry vehicle weight at each corner. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a clunk through the spring, or a broken coil that you can see from the wheel well. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats and isolators while the spring is out. Read more

10 Coil Spring parts for the 2015 Audi A3 come from 2 brands — LESJÖFORS and SUPLEX. The "Popular" part is LESJÖFORS 4204293.

This table covers the rubber and polyurethane isolators that seat coil springs. Typical signs include a squeak from the spring pocket, or a spring that has walked off its seat. Replace the isolator whenever the spring is out — a crushed seat will noise a brand-new spring. Read more

ENERGY SUSPENSION supplies both parts for the 2015 Audi A3.

This group includes ENERGY SUSPENSION 156105G and ENERGY SUSPENSION 96118G.

This table covers the control arms that locate each hub relative to the chassis. Typical signs include clunks over bumps, a wander on the highway, or inner-edge tire wear. Get an alignment after any control-arm work, and inspect the ball joint and bushings that came with the arm. Read more

49 Control Arm parts are listed for the 2015 Audi A3, from MEVOTECH, SUSPENSIA, DELPHI and 6 other brands. DELPHI TC3425 carries the "Popular" badge. Daily Driver and Economy are all represented, and Daily Driver alone accounts for 34 parts.

This table covers the bolts that anchor a control arm to the chassis or subframe. Read more

3 Control Arm Anchor Bolt parts are listed for the 2015 Audi A3, from REIN and VAICO.

This group includes REIN HWB1045, REIN HWB1046 and VAICO V106608.

This table covers the bushings pressed into each control arm. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

20 Control Arm Bushing parts are listed for the 2015 Audi A3, from VAICO, MOOG, DELPHI and 8 other brands. MEVOTECH MS70403 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section: 10 options from MOOG, DELPHI, MEVOTECH and 3 other brands. MEVOTECH MS70403 is listed in this group.

Economy: 9 parts, from VAICO, DORMAN, ÜRO PARTS and 2 other brands. A representative part number is ÜRO PARTS 1K0505553A.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the Electronic Suspension control modules. Read more

This group shows a single part: BILSTEIN 14230615.

This table covers the Ride Height sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors. Read more

9 Ride Height Sensor parts are listed for the 2015 Audi A3, from ARNOTT, ÜRO PARTS and VEMO. ÜRO PARTS 5Q0412522C carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ÜRO PARTS 5Q0412522C, ÜRO PARTS 5Q0512521J and ARNOTT RH5046 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the shocks and struts that damp wheel motion. Typical signs include a nose that keeps bouncing, cupped tires, or fluid weeping down the body. Replace shocks or struts in axle pairs and renew the mounts if they are torn or collapsed. Read more

23 Shock / Strut parts are listed for the 2015 Audi A3, from BILSTEIN, SACHS, FCS and 3 other brands. BILSTEIN 24229937 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from PRT. A representative part number is PRT 933384.

The Increased Handling/Stability section lists 3 options from BILSTEIN — grouped under the catalog's "Increased Handling/Stability" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BILSTEIN 24229937 is listed in this group.

In the Original Ride Quality grade, SACHS, BILSTEIN, FCS and 2 other brands supply 19 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Original Ride Quality" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BILSTEIN 22230522.

This table covers complete strut assemblies with the spring already installed. Read more

4 Shock / Strut & Coil Spring Assembly parts are listed for the 2015 Audi A3, from GSP, PRT, FCS and 1 other brand.

Economy: 2 parts, from GSP and PRT. A representative part number is GSP 813002.

Original Ride Quality: 2 parts, from FCS and TOP NOTCH. A representative part number is FCS 1335818.

This group includes GSP 813002, PRT 920700 and FCS 1335818 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Shock / Strut bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

VAICO supplies the 4 Shock / Strut Bearing parts for the 2015 Audi A3.

This group includes VAICO V104970, VAICO V104918 and VAICO V1049181 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Shock / Strut bellows. Read more

6 Shock / Strut Bellow parts for the 2015 Audi A3 come from 5 brands — SKP, DORMAN, FVP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK90462.

This group includes SKP SK90462, SKP SK90461 and DORMAN 540206 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the upper mounts (and bearings) a strut bolts through at the tower. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

7 Shock / Strut Mount parts for the 2015 Audi A3 come from 4 brands — SACHS, ÜRO PARTS, KYB and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is KYB SM5867.

Daily Driver: 5 parts, from SACHS, KYB and BECK/ARNLEY. A representative part number is KYB SM5867.

The Economy section: 2 options from ÜRO PARTS. ÜRO PARTS 5Q0412331D is listed in this group.

Part numbers include KYB SM5867, BECK/ARNLEY 1018818 and SACHS 802696, among others listed above.

This table covers the Shock Dust covers. Read more

One part is listed for the 2015 Audi A3 — MARELLI KPR106.

This table covers the Subframe mounts. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

3 Subframe Mount parts for the 2015 Audi A3 come from 2 brands — WESTAR and REIN.

This group includes REIN AVM0767, WESTAR EM9257 and WESTAR EM9259.

This table covers the Suspension kits. Read more

BILSTEIN supplies the 5 Suspension Kit parts for the 2015 Audi A3. BILSTEIN 47251588 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Adjustable Performance section lists 2 options from BILSTEIN — grouped under the catalog's "Adjustable Performance" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BILSTEIN 47251588 is listed in this group.

The Increased Handling/Stability section: 2 options from BILSTEIN. BILSTEIN 46265043 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes BILSTEIN 47251588, BILSTEIN 48251570 and BILSTEIN 46265043 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the links that connect the anti-roll bar to each control arm or strut. Typical signs include a clunk on one wheel over a driveway, or a rattle that goes away when you lean on the bar. Replace links in pairs; a seized stud often takes the bushing with it. Read more

21 Sway Bar Link parts are listed for the 2015 Audi A3, from SUSPENSIA, MEVOTECH, VAICO and 8 other brands. DELPHI TC3410 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section: 11 options from SUSPENSIA, DELPHI, DORMAN and 3 other brands. DELPHI TC3410 is listed in this group.

Economy: 10 parts, from VAICO, FVP, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. A representative part number is FVP SL43255.

This table covers the Sway Bar Link nuts. Read more

2 Sway Bar Link Nut parts for the 2015 Audi A3 come from VAICO.

Listed part numbers: VAICO V107505 and VAICO V105839.