2018 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

2 Axle Shaft Seal parts for the 2018 Audi S6 come from TIMKEN.

This group includes 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

18 CV Axle parts for the 2018 Audi S6 come from 5 brands — GSP, TOP NOTCH, APWI and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is TOP NOTCH TN19013PR.

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, TOP NOTCH, APWI and 2 other brands supply 10 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

2 CV Joint parts for the 2018 Audi S6 come from 2 brands — GKN and MARELLI.

Listed part numbers: GKN 306661 and MARELLI TDS0420.

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

9 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2018 Audi S6 come from 4 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, REIN, GKN and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 1033141.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 1033141, REIN BKN0124 and BECK/ARNLEY 1032978, plus the other parts above.

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 both parts for the 2018 Audi S6.

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 are listed for the 2018 Audi S6, from VAICO, DORMAN, GKN and 3 other brands. DORMAN 986455 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 986455, GKN GKNP20058 and GSP PS900581 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

8 Gear Oil parts for the 2018 Audi S6 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.

Part numbers include VALVOLINE VV982, VALVOLINE 889787 and VALVOLINE 887344, among others listed 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

3 Transfer Case Fluid parts for the 2018 Audi S6 come from VAICO.

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