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Till you get it replaced, top up the diff.
You don't know how low it is.
This seal seem to be mostly ignored by most servicing A6s.
Yes, thats i will do right away now, been running car for a week like that and dont really know the fluid level... i found this mobil 1 gear oil http://m.autozone.com/greases-and-gear-oil/gear-oil/mobil-synthetic-gear-oil-sae-75w-90-1-qt/1437_0_0?location=
its syntetic and rated 75w90 just as recommended on the previous posts above, just want to make sure if that fluid is fine to be used
Loosen and slide back the exhaust clamps, unbolt the driveshaft, move aside, and remove the bolt in the center of the flange. Replace the seal. The "new" style seal need a different flange. Just get the original seal. it lasted this long, it will last till the car dies. be sure to top off the transfer case with synthetic gear oil.
I'm a little confused in removing the exhaust(first time doing it), so by "Loosen and slide back the exhaust clamps", do you mean to loosen this clamps?
Dont need to remove the whole exhaust or any of the mounts. Just loosen the clamps you show, push them back, then you can just push the pipes out of your way and get the job done. Theres no reason to wrestle with all the mounts and crap. Just do no over stretch the flex joints.
Yes, thats i will do right away now, been running car for a week like that and dont really know the fluid level... i found this mobil 1 gear oil http://m.autozone.com/greases-and-ge..._0_0?location=
its syntetic and rated 75w90 just as recommended on the previous posts above, just want to make sure if that fluid is fine to be used
That stuff is fine.
I got my 2000 with 125K miles and the center diff was near empty.
Dont need to remove the whole exhaust or any of the mounts. Just loosen the clamps you show, push them back, then you can just push the pipes out of your way and get the job done. Theres no reason to wrestle with all the mounts and crap. Just do no over stretch the flex joints.
I gave it a try yesterday, and i did it just to gain access to differential and check fluid level (didn't removed driveshaft yet), it woked as you said, easy process. I had my car rear tires on ramps and front lifted with jack stands, i stuck my index finger in fill hole and could touch the fluid, is that the right way to check fluid ?
I think you're supposed to put fluid in it until it just starts to come out.
Originally Posted by Alex2.7T
I gave it a try yesterday, and i did it just to gain access to differential and check fluid level (didn't removed driveshaft yet), it woked as you said, easy process. I had my car rear tires on ramps and front lifted with jack stands, i stuck my index finger in fill hole and could touch the fluid, is that the right way to check fluid ?
Unless someone knows different most gearboxes are filled to the fill port level.
08-09-2016, 11:42 PM
