1K0407182F 1K0407182A 1KD407182 Control Arm Bushing for VW Tiguan 5N and Passat CC: Diagnosis and OE Fitment Guide

QUICK ANSWER

Suspected control-arm bushing wear, movement or suspension noise should be confirmed through physical inspection and the workshop checks appropriate to this component before a replacement part is ordered. The same symptom can have more than one cause, so compare the installed component, all OE references, connections and vehicle information.

WHAT THIS PART DOES

The Control Arm Bushing allows controlled suspension movement while locating the control arm and isolating vibration. Its role does not prove that it is the cause of a customer complaint; diagnosis must connect the observed fault to this component.

SYMPTOM SNAPSHOT

• Cracked, separated or distorted bushing rubber
• Excess control-arm movement confirmed during inspection
• Knock or clunk over road inputs with the source traced to the bushing
• Steering or braking instability associated with confirmed bushing movement

These symptoms are diagnostic clues, not a guarantee that this part has failed.

DIAGNOSIS BEFORE ORDERING

1. Inspect the bushing at normal ride position and under controlled load
2. Check for rubber separation, sleeve movement and contact marks
3. Inspect ball joints, anti-roll-bar links, mounts and fasteners before assigning the noise
4. Confirm axle position, bushing orientation, dimensions and OE reference before ordering

OEM REFERENCE

• 1K0407182F
• 1K0407182A
• 1KD407182

Every verified OE reference from the product record is retained. Revision letters and alternate numbers must not be discarded during comparison.

OE-SPECIFIC BUYING CHECK

• Volkswagen genuine-parts information identifies 1K0407182F as a bonded rubber front control-arm bushing, not a complete control arm or rear suspension bushing.
• Catalog geometry places this small rubber-metal bushing at the front lower control-arm mounting position; installation position, 48 mm outer diameter, 12 mm inner sleeve and approximately 54 mm length are useful comparison points.
• Verified application references include selected Volkswagen Tiguan, Passat and CC and Audi Q3 configurations, while chassis, production date and VIN remain controlling.
• Cross-reference data groups 1K0407182A and 1K0407182F in the same small front control-arm bushing family, but suffix matching and physical comparison are still required.
• Replacing this bushing cannot correct suspension noise caused by a ball joint, stabilizer link, strut mount, wheel bearing, loose fastener or another control-arm mounting point.
• 1K0407182A is retained as an earlier or alternate small front control-arm bushing reference; confirm dimensions, mounting position and VIN rather than relying on model name alone.
• Volkswagen Group catalog data identifies 1KD407182 as a bonded rubber control-arm bush replaced by base reference 1K0407182 in specified applications; this does not establish universal suffix interchangeability.

VEHICLE APPLICATION REFERENCES

• VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan 5N
• VOLKSWAGEN Passat CC
• VOLKSWAGEN Passat B7
• AUDI Q3 8U
• VOLKSWAGEN Golf V
• VOLKSWAGEN Jetta V
• VOLKSWAGEN Passat B6
• AUDI A3 8P
• VOLKSWAGEN Touran 1T
• SKODA Octavia II
• SKODA Yeti

Model names are reference points only. Production date, engine, market specification and connector changes can affect compatibility.

WHEN REPLACEMENT IS JUSTIFIED

Replacement is reasonable when inspection or workshop testing confirms damage or a functional failure that matches the role of this component. If the evidence conflicts with the product function, continue diagnosis instead of replacing the part.

RELATED PARTS TO INSPECT

• Control-arm ball joint and mounting fasteners
• Stabilizer links and bushings
• Wheel alignment and tire condition after suspension repair

VIN CHECK

Confirm fitment using OE number and VIN before ordering.

For fitment questions, share the OEM part number, VIN number, or vehicle information with our team before ordering.

CHECK THE PART AND OE DETAILS

Review 1K0407182F / 1K0407182A / 1KD407182 product images and fitment details.

WORKSHOP AND BULK ORDERS

Repair shops and distributors can send an OE list, quantities and vehicle information for fitment review and bulk-order support.