Vaico V10-2173 CV Joint Kit - Front Left Outer, Front Outer or Front Right Outer

Vaico CV Joint Kit for Audi A6

Vaico V10-2173 is a CV joint kit for the wheel side of the front axle, built for Audi A6 and Audi A6 Quattro applications with the specified OE reference. It is listed for front outer use on the Audi A6 and front left or front right outer use on the Audi A6 Quattro, making it a direct-match driveline service part for the correct vehicle and position.

VAICO product line parts are developed as OE-style replacement components for driveline and axle service, with application-specific dimensions and fitment details that matter during repair. This V10-2173 CV joint kit follows the listed wheel-side specifications for the Audi A6 platform.

Key Features

• Part number: V10-2173
• Brand: Vaico / VAICO
• Category: Driveline and Axles > Service Kits
• Part type: CV Joint Kit
• Drive shaft application: without ABS ring
• Joint type: CV Joint
• Internal teeth, wheel side: 27
• Outer gearing, wheel side: 38
• Seal diameter: 59.5 mm
• Outer diameter: 100 mm
• Length: 115 mm
• Width: 115 mm
• Height: 200 mm

Detailed Description

Vaico V10-2173 is a wheel-side CV joint kit specified for Audi A6 and Audi A6 Quattro front axle service. The listed dimensions include a 100 mm outer diameter, 115 mm length, 115 mm width, and 200 mm height, along with 27 internal teeth on the wheel side and 38 outer gearing on the wheel side. The drive shaft application is listed without an ABS ring, which is important when matching the correct driveline configuration. This part cross-references BBB Industries 16803 for the same application.

Compatible With 2006-2009 Audi A6, front outer; 2010-2011 Audi A6, front outer; 2005 Audi A6 Quattro, front right outer; 2005 Audi A6 Quattro, front left outer. The OE reference listed in the fitment notes is 4F0498099A, and the part number V10-2173 should be matched against that reference and the vehicle position before installation.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn or noisy front outer CV joint
• Addressing clicking during turns on Audi A6 driveline service
• Restoring smooth power transfer at the wheel side
• Correcting vibration or play related to CV joint wear
• Servicing a front axle joint on Audi A6 Quattro applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle position, OE number, and axle configuration before ordering. This part is listed for wheel-side use and without an ABS ring, so the existing setup should be checked against the vehicle’s original component. Verify the internal teeth count, outer gearing, and seal diameter against the removed part to ensure proper fitment on the Audi A6 or Audi A6 Quattro application.

Quality Assurance

VAICO parts are positioned as OE-style replacement components for European vehicle service, with fitment and dimensional data provided for accurate application matching. For Audi A6 and Audi A6 Quattro repairs, V10-2173 is specified to the listed OE reference and wheel-side dimensions to support correct driveline service selection.