2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft heat protection plate

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CNSB engines


With all-wheel drive	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
With automatic gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


02S gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreSecond stage


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreCentral screws


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

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


M6	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screws and snug them down crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRLC engines


With metal concentric slave cylinder	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUNA engines


With metal concentric slave cylinder	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
With plastic concentric slave cylinder	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve	3.32 lbf⋅ft3.32 lbf⋅ft4.5 N⋅m
Release bearing guide sleeve	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Back-up lamp switch	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox shift lever bracket


At the gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Selector cable linkage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace bolts.

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CJSA engines

expand_moreDirect gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRLC engines


M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreOutput flange


All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRLB engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRLC engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CJSA engines


02S gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Transmission code NKE	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.6 L CRKB engines

expand_more02S gearbox


Bearing screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Otherwise	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRLB engines

expand_more02Q gearbox


Torx screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


0CW transmission	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
02S gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRLB engines

expand_more02Q gearbox


Torx screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CXSB engines

expand_more0AJ gearbox


Torx screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover


2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2013.10–)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2013.10–)

expand_more09D gearbox


Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m


Oil filler screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CJSA engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CNSB engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


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

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CJSA engines

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CNSB engines

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.6 L CRKB engines

expand_more0CW transmission

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_more02S gearbox

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreStrut


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRLC engines

expand_more0CW transmission

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_more02Q gearbox


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

expand_more02S gearbox

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreStrut


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUNA engines

expand_more0CW transmission

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_more02Q gearbox


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

expand_more02S gearbox

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreStrut


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet 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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