1992 Audi 80 Avant Quattro engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines


Nuts	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner

expand_more2.0 E 16V quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP engine (1992.12–1995.7)


Screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


Screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines

expand_moreAlternator


Screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


Screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Tensioning screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreServo pump pulley


2.0 E 16V quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP engine (1992.12–1995.7)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump

expand_more2.3 E quattro with gasoline straight-5 2.3 L 131 HP engine (1991.9–1994.11)


Retaining clamp	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC.


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreVariant 2


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG.


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreVariant 2


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°


Valve cover	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines


Special tool 2079	258.15 lbf⋅ft258.15 lbf⋅ft350 N⋅m
Otherwise	331.9 lbf⋅ft331.9 lbf⋅ft450 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


Class 10.9	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Class 8.8 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive plate


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines

expand_moreDual-mass flywheel


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines

expand_moreCenter screws


Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Tighten the screws evenly from inside to outside in several steps.
Third stage	90°90°90°
Replace screws.

expand_moreLateral-fitting


First stage	Tighten by hand
Fourth stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines

expand_moreCenter screws


Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Tighten the screws evenly from inside to outside in several steps.
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreLateral-fitting


First stage	Tighten by hand
Fourth stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreVibration damper


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


Class 10.9	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Class 8.8 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


M10	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines


First cylinder row	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second cylinder row	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.


All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device


2.3 E quattro with gasoline straight-5 2.3 L 131 HP engine (1991.9–1994.11)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines

expand_moreLeft


Top	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Otherwise	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


Nuts	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top

expand_more2.0 E 16V quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP engine (1992.12–1995.7)


Screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines


M10	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines

expand_moreM10


Nuts	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines

expand_moreM6


Hexagon head screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Hexagon head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


Oil filter housing	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreLambda sensor


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreTorque arm

expand_more2.0 E 16V quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP engine (1992.12–1995.7)

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor


At the bracket	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the crossmember


Front	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.3 L NG engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1992 Audi 80 Avant Quattro user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Audi warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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