2016 Audi S3 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 S3, 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 S3 — 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 S3. VAICO V106603XXL carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes VAICO V106603XXL, VAICO V106592 and VAICO V106603 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Axle bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2016 Audi S3 — 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

16 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2016 Audi S3, from GSP, TOP NOTCH, TRAKMOTIVE and 2 other brands. TOP NOTCH TN19037PR carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, FAMOUS BRAND supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 1700748631.

The Premium section lists 5 options from TOP NOTCH and GSP — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. TOP NOTCH TN19037PR is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 10 options from TRAKMOTIVE, GSP, TOP NOTCH and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. TOP NOTCH TN19037 is listed in this group.

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

3 CV Joint parts are listed for the 2016 Audi S3, from GKN, MARELLI and VAICO.

Part numbers include GKN 305448, MARELLI TOJ0312 and VAICO V106914.

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

5 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 2016 Audi S3, from GKN and VAICO. GKN 304936 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: GKN 304936, GKN 305967 and GKN 306131, plus the other parts above.

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 S3 come from VNE.

This group includes 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

4 Differential Seal parts for the 2016 Audi S3 come from 2 brands — ELRING and VAICO.

Listed part numbers: ELRING 454820, ELRING 877460 and ELRING 871180, plus the other parts above.

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

3 Drive Shaft parts for the 2016 Audi S3 come from 3 brands — GSP, TOP NOTCH and VAICO.

This group includes GSP PS900585, TOP NOTCH TN2334PS and VAICO V107631.

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

One part is listed for the 2016 Audi S3 — 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

8 Gear Oil parts are listed for the 2016 Audi S3, from VALVOLINE and VAICO. VALVOLINE VV975 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes VALVOLINE VV975, VALVOLINE 889785 and VAICO V600364 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

9 Transfer Case Fluid parts are listed for the 2016 Audi S3, from VALVOLINE and VAICO. VALVOLINE VV975 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include VALVOLINE VV975, VALVOLINE 889785 and VAICO V10000270, among others listed above.

This table covers the seals at the Transfer Case Input Shaft. 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: ELRING 871070.

This table covers the seals at the Transfer Case Output Shaft. 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

One part is listed for the 2016 Audi S3 — TIMKEN SL260505.