Vaico V10-3480 Suspension Control Arm - Front Left Upper Rearward or Front Right Upper Rearward

OE-Style Front Suspension Control Arm

The Vaico V10-3480 is a front suspension control arm for select Audi A8 Quattro and Audi S8 applications. Built to match the listed OE reference and fitment details, it is specified for the front left upper rearward position on most covered vehicles, with one front right upper rearward application listed for 2011 Audi A8 Quattro.

VAICO focuses on application-specific replacement parts for European vehicles, and this VAICO suspension control arm is cataloged for direct-fit service on the Audi A8 Quattro and Audi S8 platform. The V10-3480 is listed with integrated ball joint and bushings on applicable fitments, helping simplify suspension service where the original arm has worn or loosened.

• Part number: V10-3480
• Steering arm type: control arm
• Length: 290 mm
• Width: 60 mm
• Height: 40 mm
• Weight: 0.575 kg
• Paired article number: V10-3481
• Recommended special tool part number: V99-1020
• OE reference support for 4H0407509F applications

Fitment Details

• Fits 2011 Audi A8 Quattro, front right upper rearward.
• Fits 2011-2015 Audi A8 Quattro, front left upper rearward.
• Fits 2013-2015 Audi S8, front left upper rearward.
• Fits 2015 Audi S8, front left upper rearward.
• Fits 2016 Audi A8 Quattro, front left upper rearward.
• Fits 2016 Audi S8, front left upper rearward.

What This Control Arm Helps Address

• Front-end looseness or play from a worn upper rearward control arm
• Clunking or knocking noises from suspension movement
• Uneven tire wear related to suspension geometry changes
• Steering pull or reduced straight-line stability
• Restoration of proper suspension articulation on Audi A8 Quattro and Audi S8 models

Installation Notes

Verify the OE number, position, and side before ordering. This part is listed for the front left upper rearward position on most applications, with one front right upper rearward listing for 2011 Audi A8 Quattro. Use the recommended special tool part number V99-1020 where required, and perform a professional alignment after installation. Confirm the paired article number V10-3481 when servicing the opposite side.

Quality Assurance

VAICO catalogs this control arm against OE reference 4H0407509F and related interchange numbers for the same application, supporting accurate replacement selection for Audi A8 Quattro and Audi S8 suspension repair.