2016 Audi A3 Drivetrain Parts

This table covers the AWD Coupling fluids. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable. Read more

2 AWD Coupling Fluid parts are listed for the 2016 Audi A3, from REIN and VAICO.

Part numbers include REIN FLDF003 and VAICO V600450.

This table covers the AWD Coupling Oil filters. Typical signs include restricted flow — long cranking, weak airflow, or dirty fluid after a short interval. Seat the new filter so it cannot bypass, and use the grade the notes call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 2016 Audi A3 — VAICO V106662.

This table covers the AWD Coupling Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

VAICO supplies the 7 AWD Coupling Oil Pump parts for the 2016 Audi A3. VAICO V106592 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include VAICO V106592, VAICO V106603XXL and VAICO V106603, among others listed above.

This table covers the Axle bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2016 Audi A3 — DORMAN 6150061.

This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes. Read more

29 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2016 Audi A3, from GSP, TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH and 3 other brands. TOP NOTCH TN19116PR carries the "Popular" badge. Economy, Premium and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 17 parts.

This table covers the constant-velocity joints at each end of a drive axle. Read more

12 CV Joint parts are listed for the 2016 Audi A3, from MARELLI, GKN and VAICO. GKN 305448 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn. Read more

14 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 2016 Audi A3, from GKN, BECK/ARNLEY, MEVOTECH and 2 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1033176 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Differential mounts. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

2 Differential Mount parts for the 2016 Audi A3 come from VNE.

Listed part numbers: VNE 4009408 and VNE 4009409.

This table covers the seals at the Differential. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

This group shows a single part: VAICO V103266.

This table covers the flex joints in the driveshaft. Read more

One part is listed for the 2016 Audi A3 — VAICO V1018008.

This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle. Read more

One part is listed for the 2016 Audi A3 — VAICO V600364.

This table covers the fluids specified for the transfer case. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable. Read more

VAICO supplies both parts for the 2016 Audi A3.

This group includes VAICO V10000270 and VAICO V10000270XXL.