2016 Audi A4 Drivetrain Parts

This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. 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: TIMKEN SL260502.

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

19 CV Axle parts for the 2016 Audi A4 come from 5 brands — GSP, TOP NOTCH, TRAKMOTIVE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is TOP NOTCH TN19027PR.

In the Premium grade, TOP NOTCH and GSP supply 3 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is TOP NOTCH TN19027PR.

In the Standard Replacement grade, GSP, TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH and 2 other brands supply 16 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is TOP NOTCH TN19027.

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

6 CV Joint parts for the 2016 Audi A4 come from 3 brands — GKN, VAICO and MARELLI. The "Popular" part is GKN 306276.

Part numbers include GKN 306276, VAICO V106923 and GKN 306654, among others listed above.

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 for the 2016 Audi A4 come from 5 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, REIN, GKN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 1033141. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 12 are engine-specific.

This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. 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: TIMKEN SL260602.

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

3 Differential Seal parts are listed for the 2016 Audi A4, from ELRING and VAICO.

Listed part numbers: ELRING 876330, ELRING 096500 and VAICO V103270.

This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case. Read more

5 Drive Shaft parts are listed for the 2016 Audi A4, from DORMAN, GKN, TRAKMOTIVE and 1 other brand. DORMAN 986281 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 986281, DORMAN 966463 and GKN GKNP20146, plus the other parts above.

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

7 Gear Oil parts for the 2016 Audi A4 come from VALVOLINE. The "Popular" part is VALVOLINE VV975.

This group includes VALVOLINE VV975, VALVOLINE 889785 and VALVOLINE 882505 and the remaining parts above.

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

7 Transfer Case Fluid parts for the 2016 Audi A4 come from 2 brands — VALVOLINE and VAICO. The "Popular" part is VALVOLINE VV975. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

This group includes VALVOLINE VV975, VALVOLINE 889785 and VAICO V600430 and the remaining parts above.