OVERVIEW
Original spacer tube for the stabilizer connecting link
857-407-480 is the Genuine VW/Audi spacer tube for the assigned stabilizer connecting link assembly. The tubular metal component forms part of the original link, washer and rubber-bushing arrangement.
The spacer controls the connection stack at its specified position. The adjacent 857407479A tube is a different part; match the complete number and original assembly sequence before ordering.
Technical details
- Complete factory number: 857-407-480.
- Factory specification: factory stabilizer connecting-link spacer tube 857407480.
- Design: individual hollow metal spacer sleeve.
- Quantity supplied: one individual spacer tube.
This listing supplies the spacer only. Rubber bushings, washers, retaining nuts and the link are separate components. Do not select a substitute sleeve solely by appearance or by the diameter of the link.
Common reasons to replace
- The original spacer is missing during stabilizer link service.
- The tube is crushed, bent or deformed.
- Corrosion has damaged the spacer or its seating ends.
- The spacer no longer supports the original assembly stack correctly.
- Incorrect hardware was found during a prior suspension repair.
Inspect the link, bushings, washers and mounting points for wear and damage. Worn bushings or a damaged link can cause movement or noise that a new spacer alone will not correct.
Vehicle fitment
The table identifies confirmed vehicle configurations. Match the exact spacer position and original connecting-link arrangement.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi 80 | 1988–1990 | 2.0L gasoline I4 | B3 sedan; front-wheel drive; Front stabilizer connecting link | Assigned spacer tube 857407480 only; distinguish adjacent spacer 857407479A. |
| Audi 80 | 1988–1990 | 2.3L gasoline I5 | B3 sedan; quattro; Front stabilizer connecting link | Assigned 857407480 spacer position; confirm original link and bushing arrangement. |
| Audi 90 | 1988–1990 | 2.3L gasoline I5 | B3 sedan; front-wheel drive or quattro; Front stabilizer connecting link | Original 857407480 spacer position only; preserve the assigned washer and bushing sequence. |
| Audi Coupe quattro | 1990–1991 | 2.3L gasoline I5 20-valve | B3 Coupe; quattro; Front stabilizer connecting link | Assigned 857407480 spacer tube only; not the complete link assembly. |
Installation guidance
Support the suspension safely and follow the vehicle-specific stabilizer link procedure. Assemble the tube, bushings and washers in the prescribed order, and tighten the retaining hardware to the specified requirement.
Check that the parts seat correctly and that the stabilizer link moves without interference. Complete the required suspension checks and replace locking hardware where instructed.
Ordering information
One individual genuine spacer tube. Link, bushings, washers and nuts are separate. Confirm VIN, original part number and required quantity.