TTurntable

Have a 2004 A4 3.0 6 manual quattro with a bad inner and outer is going so want to just replace with a new Lobro shaft. From a few videos I saw you do not need to mess with the steering or control arms just the 6 bolts on the tranny and the 1 on the wheel holding the axle on. This true?? Looks too easy which my luck Ill start the job and run into issues

Steamboat

I replaced the front axles on my 2002 A4 3.0 MT a couple years ago. I was able to get the driver side axle out without messing with the control arms but on the passenger side I had to disconnect the lower control arms to get the axle out. I think the starter is on the passenger side so there was not as much clearance as on the driver side.

Note: the 6 bolts on the tranny require the special triple square socket.

Also, you should replace the axle bolt.

TTurntable

Thanks my driver is only one needed right now so might be in luck.