expand_moreCylinder head screws shank length (new)
All other modifications
6.54 in6.54 in166 mm
expand_moreRocker bridge
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreValve cover
All other modifications
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
tighten gradually cross-wise
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreBalance shaft gear wheel
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreFlywheel
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Flywheel cover
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreMain bearing
All other modifications
Do not unscrew screw(s).
expand_moreVibration damper
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley
All other modifications
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Coupling drive tensioning roller
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreOil pump drive chain tensioner
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreToothed belt guard
Bottom
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Center
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the bottom
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreEngine lubrication
Oil cooler
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Oil drain plug
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreOil pump chain wheel
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Oil sump
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreEngine management
Camshaft sensor
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Charge air pressure sensor
2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Glow plugs
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Knock sensor
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
All other modifications
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreNuts
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreScrews on chassis
First stage
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreScrews on the engine bracket
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTorque arm
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreSubframe
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTorque support bracket
At the gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust system
Catalytic converter bracket
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust manifold
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace seals and nuts.
Exhaust manifold heat shields
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreExhaust pipe
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
With catalytic converter
expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket
All other modifications
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreFuel supply
expand_moreFuel filter bracket
expand_moreAll other modifications
Nuts
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreStart system
Starter
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 Audi A2 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.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi A2 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1999 Audi A2 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.