2017 Audi S6 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

TIMKEN supplies both parts for the 2017 Audi S6.

Part numbers include TIMKEN SL260495 and 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 are listed for the 2017 Audi S6, from GSP, TOP NOTCH, TRAKMOTIVE and 3 other brands. TOP NOTCH TN19013PR carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, VAICO supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is VAICO V107636.

The Premium section lists 8 options from TOP NOTCH and GSP — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. TOP NOTCH TN19013PR is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 13 options from GSP, TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. APWI AD8374 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 2017 Audi S6, from GKN, MARELLI and VAICO.

Part numbers include GKN 306661, MARELLI TDS0420 and VAICO V106923.

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

11 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 2017 Audi S6, from BECK/ARNLEY, VAICO, REIN and 2 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1033141 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

One part is listed for the 2017 Audi S6 — 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

2 Differential Seal parts for the 2017 Audi S6 come from ELRING.

Part numbers include ELRING 852090 and ELRING 876330.

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

7 Drive Shaft parts for the 2017 Audi S6 come from 6 brands — VAICO, DORMAN, GKN and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 986455.

Part numbers include DORMAN 986455, GKN GKNP20058 and GSP PS900581, among others listed 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

VALVOLINE supplies the 8 Gear Oil parts for the 2017 Audi S6. VALVOLINE VV982 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the SAE 75W-140 grade, VALVOLINE supplies 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "SAE 75W-140" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is VALVOLINE VV982.

In the SAE 75W-90 grade, VALVOLINE supplies 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "SAE 75W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is VALVOLINE VV975.

Listed part numbers: VALVOLINE VV982, VALVOLINE 889787 and VALVOLINE 887344, plus the other 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

VAICO supplies the 3 Transfer Case Fluid parts for the 2017 Audi S6.

Part numbers include VAICO V600430, VAICO V600431 and VAICO V600432.