Is the front knuckle on TDI B4 same as VR6 ? (ETKA says yes)

TDIL3dad

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ETKA shows 357 407 255 C and 357 407 256 C as used on both IZ and AAZ.
I'm in process of front suspension upgrade on my black B4 TDI sedan and wanted to check and get your confirmation.
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I see the same thing. I plugged the numbers in at parts.vw.com and it shows what models they were installed in.

255 (left side) is no longer available but interestingly 256 (right side) is.

However, the question in the title is about VR6 models. I found 1H0407255/6 for those in Jettas and Passats with VR6 (AAA) engines.
 
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Steve Addy

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Steering knuckles (spindle, bearing carrier, etc) for 4 cylinder cars are the same, only for 6 cylinder will they be different. Same goes for control arms. 4 cylinder are same gas to diesel (and same side to side) but 6 cylinder are different and specific for each side.

This is for NA imports.

Steve
 

TDIL3dad

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My initial post above is wrong --- the correct ETKA part numbers for a AAA VR6 engine are:
IHO 407 255 (left) and IHO 407 256 (right).
Anyone knows where I can get a set ?
 

Steve Addy

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My initial post above is wrong --- the correct ETKA part numbers for a AAA VR6 engine are:
IHO 407 255 (left) and IHO 407 256 (right).
Anyone knows where I can get a set ?
As I mentioned I put a feeler out but there's not a lot of Mk3 GTI VR6 or Jetta GLX VR6 interest around here so I'm not holding out much hope. Also, junked B4 VR6 cars are few and far between so that doesn't help either.

Steve
 

TDIL3dad

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I got several reponses on Vortex and should have a set in hand next week --- from a 96 B4 GLX -- hopefully, in good usable shape.
 
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