OE 012141165C — Release Bearing for Audi

OEM means the part was produced for the vehicle maker's assembly line; aftermarket means it is made independently to the same engineering drawing. For a release bearing the practical gap is usually tooling age and packaging rather than fit, provided the tolerance class matches.

Start from the code cast or printed on the part you are removing — that is the authoritative source. If it is illegible, use the Applications table on the closest suspension, steering & brake reference and narrow by build year. Send photos and we will cross-check the number for you.

Export packing is a neutral carton with inner protection; custom labels, barcodes and box specifications are available for volume orders. Shipments move FOB Guangzhou or Shenzhen, with CIF and DDP terms negotiable.

A supersession happens when the maker revises a release bearing and issues a new tail number. The revision normally changes a small physical detail rather than the fit. Where we know a supersession chain for 012141165C we list the current reference; ask our desk for written confirmation before a large order.

Position depends on the platform. On most Audi applications the release bearing sits on the suspension, steering & brake assembly and can be reached from the engine bay or the underbody without removing the dashboard. Torque figures and disassembly order are given in the workshop manual for each model.

Treat it as a wear item: inspect every 20,000-30,000 km and replace at the first sign of leakage, noise or performance loss. Real service life swings widely with climate, road surface and duty cycle, so mileage on its own is a weak indicator.