Product overview
Genuine OEM Audi Rear Cardan Shaft Heat Shield, part number 8U0521441. This protective component is designed to shield the cardan shaft and surrounding components from excessive heat generated by the exhaust system or other drivetrain elements. It is installed in the rear underbody area, specifically positioned above the cardan shaft. The shield is made from corrugated metal for enhanced rigidity and heat dissipation, weighing approximately 0.926 kg and measuring about 1 meter in length. Choosing a genuine OEM heat shield ensures proper thermal insulation, exact mounting points, and resistance to corrosion and vibration, crucial for protecting sensitive drivetrain components and maintaining vehicle safety.
Catalogue entry: HEAT SH.; No item: 17.
Technical details
- Category
- Transmission & Drivetrain
- Customs (HS) code
- 87085091
- Manufacturer
- Audi
- Product Type
- Genuine new auto parts
- Shipping size (L × W × H)
- 100 × 48.5 × 13.5 cm
- Shipping weight
- 0.93 kg
Specifications
As recorded in the manufacturer’s parts catalogue for this part number.
Equipment codes
- 1X1
PR codes identify the factory option a part belongs to; your vehicle’s are listed on the data sticker in the boot well or service booklet.
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Parts diagram & fitment
4 vehiclesHeat Sh — locate 8U0521441 Audi Rear Cardan Shaft Heat Shield | Genuine OEM in the official exploded view and explore the surrounding assembly.
Parts in this assembly16
- 1Card Shaf 5N0521101E
- 1Card Shaf 5N0521101EX
- 1Card Shaf 5N0521101H
- 1Card Shaf 5N0521101J
- 1Card Shaf 5N0521101M
- 1Card Shaf 5N0521101MX
- 1Card Shaf 5N0521101N
- 1Card Shaf 5N0521101P
- 2Bolt WHT005179
- 3Bolt N90846102
- 6Bolt N91066901
- 7Coupling 1K0521307A
- 8Bolt N10329102
- 19Plate 5N0521441C
- 19Plate 5N0521443
- 20Bolt N01021232
Vehicle fitment table4
Europe (3)
| Vehicle | Years | Pos. |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q3 2.0 TDI | 2014-2019 | 15 |
| Audi Q3 1.4 | 2012-2016 | 15 |
| Audi Q3 quattro | 2011-2015 | 15 |
Other markets (1)
| Vehicle | Years | Pos. |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q3 quattro 2.0 | 2016-2019 | 15 |
Diagrams & fitment data powered by oemdiagrams.com
8U0521441 Audi Rear Cardan Shaft Heat Shield | Genuine OEM is fitted on: Audi Q3 2.0 TDI 2014-2019; Audi Q3 1.4 2012-2016; Audi Q3 quattro 2011-2015; Audi Q3 quattro 2.0 2016-2019.