2021 Audi A5 Drivetrain Parts

Engine:
2.0L L4 Turbocharged

26 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2021 Audi A5, in 7 part types, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

On the 2021 Audi A5, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 17 parts of the 26 listed are CV Axle (7 parts), Drive Shaft (6 parts) and CV Joint Boot (4 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 9 parts.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN SL260526
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear LeftA5 Quattro or A5 Sportback
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TIMKEN SL260529
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear RightA5 Quattro or A5 Sportback
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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 Axle

Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TOP NOTCH Popular TN19007PR
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Performance
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN19007PR
Performance
FrontA5 Quattro or A5 Sportback
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GSP PR23011
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Performance Revolution
Fitment notes — GSP PR23011
Performance Revolution
FrontA5 Quattro or A5 Sportback
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
APWI AD8352
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
FrontA5 Quattro or A5 Sportback
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GKN GKND12163
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Outboard Joint Type: Fix Ball Joint GKN SX
Fitment notes — GKN GKND12163
Outboard Joint Type: Fix Ball Joint GKN SX
Fits:
FrontA5 Sportback
or:
Front LeftConvertiblewith Basic Rear Differential
or:
Front RightConvertiblewith Basic Rear Differential
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GSP NCV23011
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
FrontA5 Quattro or A5 Sportback
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TOP NOTCH TN19007
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
FrontA5 Quattro or A5 Sportback
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GKN GKND12939
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Outboard Joint Type: Fix Ball Joint SX
Fitment notes — GKN GKND12939
Outboard Joint Type: Fix Ball Joint SX
FrontA5 Quattro or A5 Sportback
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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.

CV Joint

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GKN 306280
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Thermosplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Fitment notes — GKN 306280
Thermosplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Fits:
Front Left OuterA5 Sportbackwith Basic Rear Differential
or:
Front Left OuterCoupeA5 Quattrowith Basic Rear Differential
or:
Front Right OuterA5 Sportbackwith Basic Rear Differential
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GKN 306277
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Pre-lubricatedThermosplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Fitment notes — GKN 306277
Pre-lubricatedThermosplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Fits:
Front Left OuterA5 SportbackLength 42 mmwith uncoupling rear differential
or:
Front Left OuterCoupeA5 QuattroLength 42 mmwith uncoupling rear differential [GH4]or Front Right OuterA5 SportbackLength 42 mmwith uncoupling rear differential
or:
Front Right OuterCoupeA5 QuattroLength 42 mmwith uncoupling rear differential [GH4]or FrontA5 Quattro or A5 SportbackLength 42 mm
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VAICO V107738
🇺🇸 US
Front Inner
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This table covers the constant-velocity joints at each end of a drive axle.

CV Joint Boot

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GKN 306313
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
OUTER Diameter 1.023 InThermoplastic Elastomer
Fitment notes — GKN 306313
OUTER Diameter 1.023 InThermoplastic Elastomer
Fits:
Rear Left OuterA5 Quattro or A5 Sportback
or:
Rear Right OuterA5 Quattro or A5 Sportback
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GKN 306188
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
OUTER Diameter 1.063 InThermoplastic Elastomer
Fitment notes — GKN 306188
OUTER Diameter 1.063 InThermoplastic Elastomer
Fits:
Front Left InnerA5 Quattro or A5 Sportback
or:
Front Right InnerA5 Quattro or A5 Sportback
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REIN BKN0109
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Fits Front OuterA5 Sportback
Fitment notes — REIN BKN0109
Fits:
Front OuterA5 Sportback
or:
Front OuterA5 Quattrowith PR Code GH4
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VAICO V105635
🇺🇸 US
Front OuterGrade: AM
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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.

Differential Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ELRING 852060
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Height [MM]: 7Radial Shaft Seal Design: AS2W
Fitment notes — ELRING 852060
Height [MM]: 7Radial Shaft Seal Design: AS2WSwirl Type: Left-hand Twist
Fits:
A5 Base Model or S LineBody code: F5
or:
PremiumMFIBody code: F5
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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.

Drive Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GKN Popular GKNP20085
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Fits RearAWD
Fitment notes — GKN GKNP20085
Fits:
RearAWDA5 SportbackBasic Rear Differential
or:
RearAWDCoupeBasic Rear Differential
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GKN GKNP20091
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Fits RearAWD
Fitment notes — GKN GKNP20091
Fits:
RearAWDA5 Sportbackwith uncoupling rear differential
or:
RearAWDCoupewith uncoupling rear differential
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GKN GKNP20136
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAWD
Fitment notes — GKN GKNP20136
RearAWDLength 1584mmwith uncoupling rear differential
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GKN GKNP20148
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAWD
Fitment notes — GKN GKNP20148
RearAWDLength 1614mmBasic Rear Differential
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GSP PS901876
🇺🇸 US
RearA5 Sportback
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GSP PS901955
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearA5 Quattro
Fitment notes — GSP PS901955
RearA5 QuattroExcept Uncoupling Rear Differential
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This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.

Transfer Case Fluid

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VAICO V600430
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Transfer Case Oil DTF-1 L
Fitment notes — VAICO V600430
Transfer Case Oil DTF-1 L
Grade: OEM
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VAICO V600431
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Grade: AMTransfer Case Fluid, DTF-1 - 5 Liter
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VAICO V600432
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Grade: OEMTransfer Case Oil DTF-1-20 L
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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.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2021 Audi A5

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 2.0L L4 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: CV Axle and Drive Shaft .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 2021 Audi A5?

Our catalog currently lists 26 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Audi A5 across 7 subcategories and 8 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2021 Audi A5?

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 2021 Audi A5 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 2021 Audi A5?

Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 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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