2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement

Written By: Brenden Mitchell
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2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Replacing the rear differential on a 2001 Audi TT

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    • Lets get started! A car lift is recommended for this task but it can be done with just a jack if required.

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    • The exhaust is held in with two bolts at the middle of car underneath . It the hangs from 4 rubber mount wich can be unhooked with a small screw driver and some leverage.

    • Be careful not to tear the rubber mounts.

    • Sorry for missing images they were never taken during the exhaust removal.

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    • Dismount both axles from the rear differential.

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    • Dismount the ground strap located to the left of the driver side rear axle hub.

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    • Dismount the drive line from the rear differential.

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    • Removing the passenger side gas tank shield will make step 7 easier.

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    • Remover the two main bolts.

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    • Remove other smaller bolts.

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    • Remove the 4 bolts on both sides that hold the rear differential in the car.

    • Be sure to have some sort of jack or object to hold the rear differential into the car as you continue to work.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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