6HP26 Overhaul Kit 2004, new and ready to install. Fits the 6HP26. Ships fast from the USA.
When an Audi or VW with the ZF 6HP26 six-speed starts flaring between gears, slipping when it is hot, or throwing gear ratio codes, and the pan comes off with clutch material on the magnets, a reseal alone will not fix it. This new overhaul kit for 2004-on VW and Audi 6HP26 applications covers the full soft-parts job in one box: the overhaul gasket and seal set, a set of friction plates and a set of steel plates. It is aftermarket, not ZF-branded, and it is meant for the builder who is already pulling the transmission and wants to replace every wear plate rather than reuse tired ones.
The 6HP26 gets six forward speeds out of a Lepelletier gear train: a simple planetary set up front feeding a Ravigneaux set behind it. Five shift elements do the work, three rotating clutches and two brakes, and every gear applies two of them. That means each clutch pack is used in several gears, and when one pack's frictions glaze or wear thin, the problem shows up across multiple shifts instead of just one. The friction and steel plates in this kit restore those packs. The gasket and seal set replaces the piston seals, shaft sealing rings, O-rings and case gaskets that hold apply pressure in each circuit, so the new clutches actually get the pressure the mechatronic is commanding.
Rule out the cheaper causes first. Low fluid, a weak pressure control solenoid or a worn valve body bore can all mimic slipping clutches on a 6HP. Our 6HP pressure control solenoid symptoms guide shows how to tell a pressure problem from worn frictions, and the 6HP pump failure guide covers the low-line-pressure cases. If the fluid is clean and the shifts are only harsh, a solenoid or valve body repair may be all you need. If the pan shows friction debris and the slip is getting worse, the packs are finished and this kit is the right repair.
This kit is listed for the ZF 6HP26 in VW and Audi vehicles from 2004 on. The Audi and VW versions of the 6HP26 are not the same assembly as the BMW, Jaguar and Land Rover units; Audi's quattro version is tagged 6HP26 A61 by ZF. Because of that, match the ZF tag on your transmission case before ordering, and send us your year and VIN if you want the kit checked against your car before it ships. For BMW, Jaguar and Land Rover 6HP26 units, use the parts on our ZF 6HP parts collection instead.
| Fits | 6HP26 2004 |
| Part type | Overhaul Kit |
| Condition | New |
| Brand | OEM |
| Ships | From the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
Yes. It contains the overhaul gasket and seal set, a friction plate set and a steel plate set. It does not include solenoids, bushings, a filter or fluid.
It is listed for VW and Audi 6HP26 applications from 2004 on. BMW, Jaguar and Land Rover 6HP26 units should use the kits listed for those makes in our ZF 6HP collection. If you are unsure, send us your year and VIN.
Check before you fill. ZF's LifeguardFluid 6 data sheet says the 6HP26 A61 version takes LifeguardFluid 8, while another ZF service sheet groups it with LifeguardFluid 6. Confirm against ZF lubricant list TE-ML 11 or the Audi specification for your vehicle.
Friction material on the pan magnets, burnt fluid, flare or slipping that gets worse when hot, and gear ratio codes such as P0730 point to worn clutch packs. Clean fluid with only leaks or soft shifts usually means a reseal or solenoid repair is enough.
Yes. The control unit has learned fill times for the old, worn clutches. Clear the adaptations with a capable scan tool after the rebuild and drive the car through all gears so it relearns with the new plates.
