Audi A4 RS4 B7 A6 C6 Quattro Rear Subframe Bearing Washer 95X18,5 8E0505193B SET

Audi A4 RS4 B7 A6 C6 Quattro Rear Subframe Bearing Washer SET is a precision component from the Longitudinal frame parts and brackets group, designed for operation in the rear section of the chassis. A properly selected bearing washer supports handling stability, improves load transfer, and helps maintain correct suspension geometry in Audi models with quattro drive. This is a solution for users who expect robust construction and compliance with the brand's factory standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8E0505193B
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8E0505193B
• Substitutable numbers: 8E0505193B, 8E0 505 193 B
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Part type: Subframe Bushing
• Category: Frame Rails & Subframes

Purpose and function in the rear system

The bearing washer in this set operates in the rear zone of the vehicle, where it is responsible for proper support and positioning of the bearing relative to the load-bearing elements. In Audi A4, RS4 B7, and A6 C6 vehicles with quattro drive, it is significant for:

• maintaining stable bearing seating within the load-bearing structure,
• even distribution of forces acting on the rear part of the body,
• reducing unwanted play in the area of cooperating components,
• maintaining correct chassis operation during dynamic use.

Thanks to its fitment for the specific Audi platform, the washer works with the rear suspension and subframe in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's design assumptions.

Construction and fitment for Audi models

The element has been designed as part of the load-bearing system, where both geometry and appropriate stiffness are essential. The bearing washer set with specific dimensions allows for:

• precise seating in the intended mounting location,
• cooperation with rear frame components and brackets,
• maintaining the correct distance between the bearing and adjacent structural elements.

Such fitment is particularly important in all-wheel-drive cars, where rear axle stability influences traction, ride comfort, and predictable vehicle behavior in corners.

Characteristics of the used component

The presented set is a used part, which means it comes from vehicle dismantling and has been verified for further operational suitability. For many Audi users, this is a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the original design specification. In practice, this allows to:

• maintain compliance with factory technical solutions,
• limit the risk of fitment problems typical of random aftermarket replacements,
• maintain the consistency of the rear chassis system with other components.

Choosing an original part from dismantling is particularly beneficial in the case of precision parts cooperating with the frame and brackets, where manufacturing accuracy and predictable behavior under load are what counts.

The importance of selecting the right bearing washer

A properly selected bearing washer in the rear part of an Audi affects several key aspects of operation:

• it limits the risk of accelerated wear of bearings and cooperating elements,
• it helps maintain appropriate stiffness of connections within the frame and brackets,
• it supports the maintenance of correct suspension geometry under load,
• it contributes to more predictable vehicle handling.

For users who drive their Audi A4, RS4 B7, or A6 C6 dynamically, the proper condition and selection of elements in the rear chassis system have a direct impact on safety and ride comfort.

Related categories and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear structural zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional brackets, longitudinal load-bearing elements, or frame mounts, check the available parts in the Audi longitudinal frame parts and brackets category.

When selecting used structural elements, it is also worth knowing the arguments for choosing original parts from dismantling instead of random replacements – this is discussed in more detail in the article Most popular repairs in Ford cars: why cheap replacements are a false economy and it is better to choose a used original?, the conclusions of which can also be applied to vehicles of other brands, including Audi.