OE 97943-042 — Universal Joint for Hyundai / Kia

Four variables explain most of the spread: material grade, whether the goods are new production or clearance stock, packing format, and whether the quote is ex-works or landed. Ask for the material certificate alongside the price — that is what makes a comparison like-for-like.

A supersession happens when the maker revises a universal joint 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 97943-042 we list the current reference; ask our desk for written confirmation before a large order.

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.

Noise normally traces to worn internal surfaces, a loose mount, a dry bearing or contact with a neighbouring part. Isolate it by reproducing the sound at a fixed speed, then compare against the reference photo for 97943-042 to confirm the right replacement.

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 universal joint the practical gap is usually tooling age and packaging rather than fit, provided the tolerance class matches.

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.