Tie Rod End - Front Left Outer (Driver Side)
- Mfg Part #
- 1K0423811C 1K0423811C
- ECS Part #
- ES#5541606
- Brand
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Product Details
As the primary mechanical link between the steering rack's inner axial rod and the front steering knuckle, the Outer Tie Rod End translates driver steering input directly into wheel angle. Part number 49398852 by Corteco (a premier brand of the Freudenberg Group) is a precision drop-in replacement for factory Volkswagen Group part number 1K0423811E (as well as revisions 1K0423811A and 1K0423811C, pairing with passenger-side right tie rod 1K0423812E).
Subjected to constant road shocks, curb strikes, and high pivot cycles, the outer ball joint is one of the most failure-prone chassis wear items on VAG front suspensions:
Torn Dust Boots & Ball Joint Play: Road de-icing chemicals and ozone degrade the rubber boot. Once punctured, water and road grit flush out the factory grease, galling the polished ball stud against its nylon socket. This introduces loose axial and radial play.
Vague On-Center Feel & Steering Nibble: Loose ball stud tolerances prevent immediate steering rack response, causing the vehicle to tramline on grooved highways, pull under braking, or exhibit a vague, disconnected feel around center steering.
Tire Cupping & Inside Edge Scuffing: Worn tie rod ends cause dynamic toe deflection while driving, knocking the vehicle out of alignment and rapidly scrubbing away the inner or outer tread shoulders of expensive front tires.
Clunking Over Rough Pavement: Severe joint degradation produces audible clicking, rattling, or metallic knocking from the front wheel well when traversing speed bumps, driveway transitions, or coarse asphalt.
Features & Specs:
Original Equipment Manufacturing Standards: Engineered by Corteco to meet exact OE tolerances for pivot angle, stud pull-out strength, and articulation torque.
Drop-Forged Steel Housing: Provides maximum tensile strength to eliminate deflection under aggressive cornering loads.
Induction-Hardened Ball Stud: Micro-polished, heat-treated ball pin resists galling and wear for smooth, consistent steering effort.
Weather-Sealed Chloroprene Boot: Secured by top and bottom spring-steel tension rings to block moisture, salt, and abrasive grit.
- 49398852
- 1K0423811C
- 1K0423811A
- 1K0423811E
- 1K0423811G
- 1K0423811J
- 1K0423811JS1
- 1K0423811K
- 3C0423811B
This Part Fits the Following Vehicles
| Make | Model | Submodel | Engine | Special Fitment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | 8U Q3 | FWD | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Audi | 8U Q3 | Quattro | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | All | 1.8T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | All | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | All | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | All | 2.5L | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | All | TDI | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | CC | 4Motion | VR6 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | CC | FWD | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | CC | FWD | VR6 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan | 1.4T Hybrid | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan | 1.8T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan | 2.0 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan | 2.0T Gen3 GLI | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan | 2.5 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan | GLI | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan | TDI | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan Facelift | 1.4T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan Facelift | 1.4T Hybrid | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan Facelift | 1.8T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan Facelift | 2.0L | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan Facelift | 2.0T Gen3 GLI | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sedan Facelift | TDI | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sportwagen | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sportwagen | 2.5 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VI | Sportwagen | TDI | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Passat B6 | 4 Motion | 3.6L | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Passat B6 | FWD | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Passat B6 | FWD | 3.6L | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Tiguan 1 | 4 Motion | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Tiguan 1 | FWD | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Tiguan 2 | 4 Motion | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Tiguan 2 | FWD | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Tiguan MQB | 4Motion | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Tiguan MQB | FWD | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
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