Vaico V10-0971 Rack and Pinion Bellows - Left or Right

Rack and Pinion Bellows for Audi and Volkswagen

The Vaico V10-0971 rack and pinion bellows is an elastomer steering boot for vehicles with power steering. It helps protect the steering rack area from dirt, moisture, and road debris while supporting clean, reliable steering operation on covered applications.

• Elastomer construction for flexible, durable steering rack protection
• Measures 251 mm in length and 63 mm in height and width
• Built for vehicles with power steering
• Right-side fitment on listed Audi and Volkswagen applications
• OE-style aftermarket replacement for steering rack bellows service

Product Details

VAICO product line components are built for direct-fit steering and chassis service, and this rack and pinion bellows follows that approach with application-specific sizing and material selection. The Vaico V10-0971 is listed for right-side use on Audi A4, A4 Quattro, A6, A6 Quattro, A8 Quattro, Allroad Quattro, RS6, S4, S6, S8, and Volkswagen Passat models within the stated years. This part cross-references Rein BKK0093R for the same application.

Compatible With 1999-2001 Audi A4 Quattro, right; 2000-2001 Audi A4, right; 1999-2000 Audi A4 Quattro, right; 1999 Audi A4, right; 2000-2004 Audi A6, right; 1999 Audi A6, right; 2000-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, right; 1999 Audi A6 Quattro, right; 2000-2003 Audi A8 Quattro, right; 2001-2005 Audi Allroad Quattro, right; 2003 Audi RS6, right; 2000-2001 Audi S4, right; 2002 Audi S4, left; 2002-2003 Audi S6, right; 2001-2002 Audi S8, right; 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat, right; 1999 Volkswagen Passat, right.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or torn steering rack bellows
• Contamination entering the steering rack area
• Moisture exposure around the rack and pinion assembly
• Wear-related steering boot replacement during steering service
• Right-side bellows replacement on listed Audi and Volkswagen models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle position, steering configuration, and model-year break before ordering. This bellows is specified for vehicles with power steering and should be matched to the listed right-side applications; one listed exception is the 2002 Audi S4, which uses the left position. Confirm the original part number and dimensions against the existing steering rack boot before installation.

Quality Assurance

Vaico lists this part as an aftermarket elastomer steering component with application-specific fitment for the covered Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. The part number V10-0971 is provided for catalog matching and service identification.