Vaico V10-2318 Suspension Control Arm - Front Left Rearward or Front Left Upper Rearward

Suspension Control Arm for Audi and Porsche

VAICO V10-2318 is a front left upper rearward suspension control arm for select Audi and Porsche applications. It is built to match the listed dimensions and fitment requirements for service on vehicles such as the Audi A4 allroad, Audi Q5, Audi A5 Quattro, Audi S5, Audi allroad, and Porsche Macan.

VAICO product line components are developed for European vehicle service, with attention to OE-style fit and application-specific coverage. This control arm is listed with a pre-installed ball joint and bushings in several fitment notes, helping streamline suspension repair on the correct vehicles.

Key Features

• Part number: V10-2318
• Front left upper rearward suspension control arm
• Steering arm type: control arm
• Length: 286 mm
• Width: 38 mm
• Height: 68 mm
• Weight: 0.465 kg
• Paired article number: V10-2319
• Recommended special tool part number: V99-1020

Detailed Description

VAICO V10-2318 is a suspension control arm for the front left upper rearward position on select Audi and Porsche models. The listed dimensions and application data support accurate replacement planning for suspension service, especially when addressing wear in the upper control arm assembly. This part number, V10-2318, cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 37172 for the same application.

Compatible With 2016-2017 Porsche Macan, Front Left Upper Rearward; 2016 Audi A4 allroad, Front Left Upper Rearward; 2016 Audi allroad, Front Left Upper Rearward; 2013-2015 Audi A4 allroad, Front Left Rearward; 2013-2015 Audi allroad, Front Left Upper Rearward; 2015 Porsche Macan, Front Left Upper Rearward; 2010-2012 Audi A5 Quattro, Front Left Upper Rearward; 2012 Audi Q5, Front Left Upper Rearward; 2010-2011 Audi A5, Front Left Upper Rearward; 2011 Audi Q5, Front Left Upper Rearward; 2009 Audi Q5, Front Left Upper Rearward; 2010-2011 Audi S5, Front Left Upper Rearward.

What It Helps Address

• Front suspension looseness or play at the upper control arm
• Clunking or knocking from worn bushings or ball joint wear
• Uneven tire wear related to suspension geometry issues
• Steering pull or unstable front-end feel during driving
• Restoration of correct front left suspension alignment after wear-related replacement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle position and model year before ordering, since fitment varies by chassis and production date. The notes list a recommended special tool, V99-1020, for service procedures on this application. Confirm the paired article number V10-2319 when replacing the opposite-side or related suspension component.

For Audi Q5 applications, note the listed production cutoff on the 2012 model year. On vehicles such as the Audi A4 allroad, Audi allroad, Audi A5 Quattro, Audi A5, Audi S5, Audi Q5, and Porsche Macan, match the front left upper rearward position exactly to the catalog fitment.

Quality Assurance

Part number V10-2318 is cataloged with OE-style interchange references, including TRW JTC1288, MOOG RK621123, and URO 8K0407509B, which helps confirm application matching during parts lookup and service verification.