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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
AWD clutch oil control screws 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
AWD clutch oil drain plug 23.6 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Drive shaft heat protection plate 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreSecond stage
M10 51.63 lbf⋅ft
M8 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_morePropeller shaft heat protection plate
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePropeller shaft intermediate bearing
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_morePropeller shaft
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreAt the differential
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreSecond stage
M10 51.63 lbf⋅ft
M8 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle
expand_moreAt the differential
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle
expand_moreS3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 276 HP engine (2013.10–)
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreDifferential
Differential oil drain plug 14.01 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Rear axle differential oil control screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreGear shifting
Selector cable linkage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
Distributor gearbox oil control screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_more0FB gearbox
Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_more0D9 transmission
Locking screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Overflow pipe 2.21 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_more0FB gearbox
Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover
0D9 transmission 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
0D9 transmission 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreOil control plug
Overflow pipe 2.21 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreTransfer case
Bevel gear mounting 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screw in screw manually up to stop.
expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2016 Audi A3 S3 Sedan 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 A3 S3 Sedan 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 2016 Audi A3 S3 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2016 Audi A3 S3 Sedan generations

In 2016 Audi offered 2 generations of the A3 S3 Sedan. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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