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Replacing the rear differential on a 2001 Audi TT
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2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement
Replacing the rear differential on a 2001 Audi TT
iFixit Library 2001 Audi TT
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Getting Started
- Lets get started! A car lift is recommended for this task but it can be done with just a jack if required.
Remove the exaust and exaust shield
- 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.
Axles
- Dismount both axles from the rear differential.
Ground Strap
- Dismount the ground strap located to the left of the driver side rear axle hub.
Drive Line Hub
- Dismount the drive line from the rear differential.
Remove Tank Shield
- Removing the passenger side gas tank shield will make step 7 easier.
Remove Bracket
- Remover the two main bolts.
Remove Bracket 2
- Remove other smaller bolts.
Unbolt From Car
- 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.