Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
SYS.OK|MANUAL.DB● LIVE
HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2009A6 AVANT QUATTRO, 3.0 GREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESREAR FINAL DRIVE (01R)
2009 Audi A6 Avant Quattro, 3.0 G
Rear Final Drive (01R)
2009 Audi A6 Avant Quattro, 3.0 GSECTION Rear Final Drive (01R)
- 39 Final Drive, Differential
- General Information
- Description And Operation
- Specifications
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Differential
- Notes
- Place the Rear Final Drive in the Assembly Stand
- Removing the Outer Race/Small Tapered Roller Bearing
- Installing the Outer Race/Small Tapered Roller Bearing
- Removing the Inner Race/Small Tapered Roller Bearing
- Installing the Inner Race/Small Tapered Roller Bearing
- Removing the Inner Race/Large Tapered Roller Bearing
- Installing the Inner Race/Large Tapered Roller Bearing
- Removing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing from the Cover
- Installing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing into the Cover
- Remove the Ring Gear from the Housing
- Installing the Ring Gear
- Installing the Differential Bevel Gears
- Adjusting the Differential Bevel Gear
- Drive Pinion
- Notes
- Place the Rear Final Drive in the Assembly Stand
- Removing the Pinion Nut
- Removing the Flange
- Removing the Seal from the Driveshaft Flange
- Removing the Pinion from the Inner Race/Tapered Roller Bearing
- Removing the Outer Race/Small Tapered Roller Bearing
- Removing Outer Race/Large Tapered Roller Bearing
- Removing the Inner Race/Large Tapered Roller Bearing
- Installing the Inner Race/Large Tapered Roller Bearing
- Installing the Outer Race/Large Tapered Roller Bearing
- Installing the Outer Race/Small Tapered Roller Bearing
- Installing the Inner Race/Small Tapered Roller Bearing
- O-Ring, Installing
- Driveshaft Flange Seal, Installing
- Flange, Installing
- Pinion Nut, Tightening and Friction Torque, Adjusting
- Friction Torque, Measuring
- Pinon Nut, Securing
- Rear Final Drive
- Differential
- Special Tools
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
Recommended Tools & Savings
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.