This page lists 40 drivetrain parts for the 2016 Audi S5, across 9 part types, covering the 3.0L V6 Supercharged engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The drivetrain system on the 2016 Audi S5 moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (13 parts), Drive Shaft (7 parts) and CV Joint Boot (6 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 14 parts.
The 2016 Audi S5 came with a single engine, the 3.0L V6 Supercharged, and every part is verified against it.
10 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 2016 Audi S5, led by GKN (8 parts), VAICO (7 parts) and GSP (6 parts), plus 7 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Premium.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2016 Audi S5. 6 parts have it, including TOP NOTCH TN19007PR (CV Axle) and BECK/ARNLEY 1033141 (CV Joint Boot). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN | SL260495 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearActive Differential , 67 x 83 x 8mm | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | SL260502 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearExc.Active Differential , 60 x 10 x 45mm | View on Amazon |
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.
TIMKEN supplies both parts for the 2016 Audi S5.
Listed part numbers: TIMKEN SL260495 and TIMKEN SL260502.
CV Axle
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN19007PR | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Performance | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN19007 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular | AD8146 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| GKN | 304925 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | FrontLength 499 mm | View on Amazon |
| GKN | 306372 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | FrontLength 465 mm | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV23029 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Leftwith Sport Differential | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV23031 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwithout Sport Differential | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV23011 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV23030 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Rightwith Sport Differential | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN19025 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwithout Sport Differential | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | AD8195 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwithout Torque Vectoring Differential | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | AD8193 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Leftwith Torque Vectoring Differential | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | AD8194 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Rightwith Torque Vectoring Differential | View on Amazon |
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.
13 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2016 Audi S5, from TRAKMOTIVE, GSP, TOP NOTCH and 1 other brand. TOP NOTCH TN19007PR carries the "Popular" badge.
The Premium section lists 1 option from TOP NOTCH — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. TOP NOTCH TN19007PR is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section lists 12 options from TRAKMOTIVE, GSP, TOP NOTCH and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. TOP NOTCH TN19007 is listed in this group.
CV Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKN | 306654 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thermosplastic Elastomer (TPE) | View on Amazon |
| GKN | 306275 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pre-lubricatedThermosplastic Elastomer (TPE) | View on Amazon |
| VAICO | V106923 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
This table covers the constant-velocity joints at each end of a drive axle.
3 CV Joint parts are listed for the 2016 Audi S5, from GKN and VAICO.
Part numbers include GKN 306654, GKN 306275 and VAICO V106923.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Popular | 1033141 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| REIN Popular | BKN0170 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1033043 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| GKN | 305061 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thermoplastic ElastomerThermosplastic Elastomer (TPE) | View on Amazon |
| VAICO | V105635 | 🇺🇸 US | Front OuterGrade: AM | View on Amazon |
| VAICO | V105633 | 🇺🇸 US | Front InnerGrade: AM | View on Amazon |
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.
6 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 2016 Audi S5, from BECK/ARNLEY, VAICO, REIN and 1 other brand. BECK/ARNLEY 1033141 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 1033141, REIN BKN0170 and BECK/ARNLEY 1033043, among others listed above.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN | SL260602 | 🇺🇸 US | RearExc. Active Differential | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 2016 Audi S5 — TIMKEN SL260602.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAICO | V103270 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Coupe | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: VAICO V103270.
Drive Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKN Popular | GKNP20096 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| DORMAN | 966538 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Length: 57.125" | View on Amazon |
| GKN | GKNP20134 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Shaft Material: Two-piece Propellershaft fitted with CV Joints and holding frameOverall Length [mm]: 1620 | View on Amazon |
| GKN | GKNP20147 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Shaft Material: Two-piece Propellershaft fitted with CV Joints and holding frameOverall Length [mm]: 1604 | View on Amazon |
| GSP | PS901417 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAutomatic Dual Clutch trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP | PS901418 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAutomatic Dual Clutch trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN2335PS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAutomatic Dual Clutch trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.
7 Drive Shaft parts for the 2016 Audi S5 come from 4 brands — GKN, GSP, DORMAN and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GKN GKNP20096.
This group includes GKN GKNP20096, DORMAN 966538 and GKN GKNP20134 and the remaining parts above.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE | VV975 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 889785 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 882505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 723856 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
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.
VALVOLINE supplies the 4 Gear Oil parts for the 2016 Audi S5.
Part numbers include VALVOLINE VV975, VALVOLINE 889785 and VALVOLINE 882505, among others listed above.
Transfer Case Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAICO | V600430 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Transfer Case Oil DTF-1 L | View on Amazon |
| VAICO | V600431 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Grade: AMTransfer Case Fluid, DTF-1 - 5 Liter | View on Amazon |
| VAICO | V600432 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Grade: OEMTransfer Case Oil DTF-1-20 L | View on Amazon |
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.
VAICO supplies the 3 Transfer Case Fluid parts for the 2016 Audi S5.
This group includes VAICO V600430, VAICO V600431 and VAICO V600432.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2016 Audi S5
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 3.0L V6 Supercharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and Drive Shaft .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2016 Audi S5?
Our catalog currently lists 40 drivetrain parts for the 2016 Audi S5 across 9 subcategories and 10 brands, covering the 3.0L V6 Supercharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2016 Audi S5?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2016 Audi S5 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2016 Audi S5?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.0L V6 Supercharged engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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