2018 Audi RS Q3 Drivetrain Parts

Engine:
2.5L L5 Turbocharged

11 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2018 Audi RS Q3, in 6 part types, covering the 2.5L L5 Turbocharged engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

The drivetrain system on the 2018 Audi RS Q3 moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Differential Seal (3 parts), Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal (3 parts) and AWD Coupling Oil Filter (2 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.

AWD Coupling Oil Filter

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VAICO V106662
🇲🇽 MX
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VAICO V106982
🇲🇽 MX
Includes: Oil Sieve, Screws for Oil Sieve, Screws For Oil Pump, O-Rings
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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.

Axle Bolt

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 6150061
🇲🇽 MX
Fits FrontNon-Ribbed Version
Fitment notes — DORMAN 6150061
Fits:
FrontNon-Ribbed Version
or:
RearNon-Ribbed Version
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This table covers the Axle bolts.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ELRING 569130
🇲🇽 MX
Body code: 8U
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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.

CV Joint

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MARELLI TOJ0312
🇲🇽 MX
Front
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This table covers the constant-velocity joints at each end of a drive axle.

Differential Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ELRING 877460
🇲🇽 MX
Dust Cover: without dust LipSwirl Type: Alternating Twist
Fitment notes — ELRING 877460
Dust Cover: without dust LipSwirl Type: Alternating Twist
Body code: 8U
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ELRING 871180
🇲🇽 MX
Dust Cover: with dust LipInner Diameter [MM]: 67
Fitment notes — ELRING 871180
Dust Cover: with dust LipInner Diameter [MM]: 67Radial Shaft Seal Design: A/BS2Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
Body code: 8U
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ELRING 430020
🇲🇽 MX
Radial Shaft Seal Design: AwithBSSwirl Type: Left-hand Twist
Fitment notes — ELRING 430020
Radial Shaft Seal Design: AwithBSSwirl Type: Left-hand Twist
Body code: 8U
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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.

Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ELRING 469120
🇲🇽 MX
Dust Cover: without dust LipSwirl Type: Alternating Twist
Fitment notes — ELRING 469120
Dust Cover: without dust LipSwirl Type: Alternating Twist
Body code: 8U
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ELRING 871070
🇲🇽 MX
Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist
Fitment notes — ELRING 871070
Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist
Body code: 8U
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ELRING 454850
🇲🇽 MX
Dust Cover: with dust LipSwirl Type: Alternating Twist
Fitment notes — ELRING 454850
Dust Cover: with dust LipSwirl Type: Alternating Twist
Body code: 8U
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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.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2018 Audi RS Q3

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 2.5L L5 Turbocharged 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: Differential Seal and Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 2018 Audi RS Q3?

Our catalog currently lists 11 drivetrain parts for the 2018 Audi RS Q3 across 6 subcategories and 4 brands, covering the 2.5L L5 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2018 Audi RS Q3?

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 2018 Audi RS Q3 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 2018 Audi RS Q3?

Every part on this page is matched to the 2.5L L5 Turbocharged 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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