Elring 871.180 Differential Seal - Rear

Elring Differential Seal for Audi and Volkswagen

Elring 871.180 is a differential seal built for driveline sealing applications on select Audi and Volkswagen models. It uses ACM (polyacrylate) material with a dust lip to help maintain a clean sealing surface in demanding rear and driveline locations.

• ACM (polyacrylate) construction for sealing performance in driveline service
• 67.0 mm inside diameter and 83.0 mm outside diameter
• 8 mm height with A/BS2 radial shaft seal design
• Dust cover with dust lip for added contamination control
• Swirl type: WD
• Elring part number 871.180

Detailed Product Overview

This Elring differential seal is engineered for applications that require precise shaft sealing around the differential area. The 67 mm inner diameter, 83 mm outer diameter, and 8 mm height make it a direct-fit sealing component for many Audi A3, Q3, S3, TT Quattro, RS3, RS Q3, TTS Quattro, TT RS Quattro, and Volkswagen Tiguan, Golf R, Arteon, Passat, and related driveline configurations. Elring 871.180 is also referenced by OE part number 0CQ 525 596 A for the same application.

Compatible With select 2004-2025 Audi and Volkswagen models, this seal is used where differential fluid retention and shaft sealing are critical. The dust lip helps reduce external contamination at the seal edge, while the ACM material supports consistent sealing in driveline environments.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2024-2025 Audi A3, N/A
• Fits 2021-2025 Audi Q3, N/A
• Fits 2021-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, Rear
• Fits 2021-2023 Audi RS Q3, Rear
• Fits 2022-2023 Audi S3, N/A
• Fits 2021-2023 Audi TT Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2021-2023 Audi TT RS Quattro, Rear
• Fits 2021-2023 Audi TTS Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2020-2021 Audi A1, N/A
• Fits 2021 Volkswagen Arteon, Rear
• Fits 2020 Audi A3 Quattro, Rear
• Fits 2018-2020 Audi Q2 Quattro, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2019-2020 Audi Q3, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2015-2016 Audi Q3, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2020 Audi RS3, Rear
• Fits 2016-2020 Audi TT Quattro, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2018-2020 Audi TT RS Quattro, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2012-2013 Audi TT RS Quattro, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2016-2020 Audi TTS Quattro, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2019-2020 Volkswagen Arteon, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2018-2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2009-2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2015-2019 Audi A3 Quattro, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2017-2019 Audi RS3, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2014-2019 Audi S3, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2019 Volkswagen Caddy, Rear
• Fits 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, N/A
• Fits 2018-2019 Volkswagen Golf R, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf R, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2018-2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2017-2018 Audi A3, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2015-2018 Audi Q3 Quattro, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2017-2018 Audi RS Q3, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2017-2018 Volkswagen Golf, N/A
• Fits 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2017 Volkswagen CC, Rear
• Fits 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, Rear
• Fits 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, Rear
• Fits 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, Rear
• Fits 2016 Audi TT, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Rear
• Fits 2013-2014 Audi Q3 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2011-2014 Audi TT, N/A
• Fits 2011-2014 Audi TT Quattro, Rear
• Fits 2014 Audi TT RS Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2011 Audi TT RS Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2009-2012 Volkswagen Passat CC, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2010 Volkswagen Passat, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat, N/A; Inner Diameter: 67mm; Outer Diameter: 83mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
• Fits 2009 Volkswagen Passat, Rear
• Fits 2004 Audi A3 Quattro, N/A

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the shaft diameter, seal outer diameter, and seal height before installation. Clean the housing and shaft surface thoroughly, and inspect for wear, scoring, or contamination that could affect sealing. Match the seal orientation to the original part and confirm the application position, especially on rear differential and rear driveline locations.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized OE sealing brand, and this differential seal is built to match the dimensional and design requirements listed for the application. The part number 871.180 and OE cross-reference 0CQ 525 596 A help confirm correct selection for the specified Audi and Volkswagen fitments.