Overview - Differential
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Audi A6, 2017 Audi A6, and 2016 Audi A6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Left Flange Shaft Seal
- Replacing. Refer to LEFT SEAL, REPLACING .
- Shim
- Behind the taper roller bearing outer race
- Taper Roller Bearing Outer Race
- Front Differential
- Bolt
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to appropriate service information. .
- Circlip
- Always replace
- Right Flange Shaft
- Removing and installing. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Right Flange Shaft Seal
- Replacing. Refer to RIGHT SEAL, REPLACING .
- Final Drive Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to RIGHT SEAL, REPLACING .
- O-ring
- Always replace after removing.
- Shim
- Behind the taper roller bearing outer race
- Taper Roller Bearing Outer Race
- Left Flange Shaft
- Removing and installing. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolt
- 10 Nm + 90°
- Quantity: 3
- Gear Carrier
- Attached to the left flange shaft with the bearing -16- and the circlip -17-
- Bearings
- For the left flange shaft
- Circlip
- For the left flange shaft bearing
-- Tighten the bolts in steps according to the specified sequence:
| Step | Bolts | Tightening Specification/Additional Turn |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | -1 to 12- | 3 Nm |
| 2. | -1 to 12- | 20 Nm |
| 3. | -1 to 12- | 90° additional turn |