Bilstein 19-045771 B4 OE Front Twintube Shock for 1996-2001 Audi A4 A6 VW Passat

Vehicle Fitment

• 1996-2001 Audi A4 (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Front
• 1996-2001 Audi A4 Quattro (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Front
• 1997-2000 Audi A6 (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Front
• 1997-2000 Audi A6 Quattro (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Front
• 1998-2000 Volkswagen Passat (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Front

Fitment Notes

• Front position only, left or right - sold as a single shock absorber. Order 2 for a complete front axle replacement.
• Standard chassis (non-sport suspension) models only - verify suspension specification before ordering.
• Designed to be used with factory ride height springs - not recommended for use with lowering springs.
• OEM cross-reference: Audi/VW 8D0413031BN.

Features

• Bilstein B4 OE Replacement engineering - developed to restore original ride quality, handling, and safety to factory specification on the B5 Audi A4/A6 and B5 VW Passat platform.
• Twintube gas pressure design delivers consistent, fade-free damping with high power reserves for safety and stability across all road conditions.
• Application-specific valve settings developed and road-tested by Bilstein engineers for the front suspension geometry and spring rates of these Audi/VW B5 platform vehicles.
• Restores original steering precision, body control, and ride comfort lost to worn or degraded factory dampers.
• Manufactured to the same quality standards Bilstein supplies to OE vehicle manufacturers - over 40% of production personnel dedicated to quality control.
• Direct bolt-in replacement - factory mounting hardware reused for installation.

Specifications

• Part Number: 19-045771
• Series: Bilstein B4 OE Replacement
• Position: Front (Left or Right)
• Internal Design: Twintube Gas Pressure
• Application: Audi A4/A4 Quattro (B5, 1996-2001), Audi A6/A6 Quattro (C5, 1997-2000), VW Passat (B5, 1998-2000)
• OEM Cross Reference: 8D0413031BN
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime (against manufacturer defects)

Included Components

• 1x Bilstein B4 OE Replacement Front Twintube Shock Absorber (19-045771)

Product Description

The Bilstein 19-045771 is a B4 OE Replacement front shock absorber for 1996-2001 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro, 1997-2000 Audi A6 and A6 Quattro, and 1998-2000 Volkswagen Passat - all built on the Volkswagen Group B5/C5 platform with standard chassis suspension. The B4 is Bilstein's direct OE replacement line, developed specifically to restore a vehicle to its original factory suspension character. For B5 A4 and Passat owners experiencing vague steering response, increased body dive under braking, or a noticeably degraded ride from worn front dampers, the 19-045771 returns the front suspension to factory performance specification with a direct bolt-in installation.

Using a twintube gas pressure design with application-specific valve tuning for the B5/C5 platform's front suspension geometry and spring rates, this unit delivers consistent damping across all driving conditions. Factory mounting hardware is reused for installation, making this a straightforward replacement. Sold individually - order two for a complete front axle replacement. Replaces OEM Audi/VW part number 8D0413031BN. Backed by Bilstein's Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects.