2016 Audi A6 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

22 CV Axle parts for the 2016 Audi A6 come from 6 brands — GSP, TOP NOTCH, TRAKMOTIVE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is TOP NOTCH TN19013PR.

The Economy section lists 1 option from VAICO — the catalog's value-priced group. VAICO V107636 is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, TOP NOTCH and GSP supply 8 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is TOP NOTCH TN19013PR.

In the Standard Replacement grade, GSP, TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH and 2 other brands supply 13 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is APWI AD8374.

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

5 CV Joint parts for the 2016 Audi A6 come from 3 brands — GKN, VAICO and MARELLI. The "Popular" part is VAICO V106923. 1 part fits every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include VAICO V106923, GKN 306661 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

13 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2016 Audi A6 come from 5 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, GKN, VAICO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 1033141. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 11 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

ELRING supplies the 4 Differential Seal parts for the 2016 Audi A6.

Listed part numbers: ELRING 852060, ELRING 852090 and ELRING 876330, plus the other parts above.

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

6 Drive Shaft parts are listed for the 2016 Audi A6, from VAICO, GKN, DORMAN and 2 other brands. GKN GKNP20057 carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

This group includes GKN GKNP20057, VAICO V107637 and DORMAN 966453 and the remaining 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

15 Gear Oil parts for the 2016 Audi A6 come from VALVOLINE. The "Popular" part is VALVOLINE VV982.

The SAE 75W-140 section lists 4 options from VALVOLINE — grouped under the catalog's "SAE 75W-140" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. VALVOLINE VV982 is listed in this group.

The SAE 75W-90 section lists 4 options from VALVOLINE — grouped under the catalog's "SAE 75W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. VALVOLINE VV975 is listed in this group.

7 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

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 A6 come from 2 brands — VALVOLINE and VAICO. The "Popular" part is VALVOLINE VV975.

Listed part numbers: VALVOLINE VV975, VALVOLINE 889785 and VAICO V600430, plus the other parts above.