2018 Audi A3 S3 Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


AWD clutch oil control screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
AWD clutch oil drain plug	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Drive shaft heat protection plate	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 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_morePropeller shaft heat protection plate


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft intermediate bearing


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

expand_morePropeller shaft


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

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the differential


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_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle

expand_moreAt the differential


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

expand_moreDifferential


Differential oil drain plug	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Rear axle differential oil control screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGear shifting


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

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


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

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more0FB 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_more0D9 transmission


Locking screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more0FB 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_moreGearbox oil filter cover


0D9 transmission	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump


0D9 transmission	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreOil control plug


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

expand_moreGearbox mounting

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_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_moreTransfer case


Bevel gear mounting	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screw in screw manually up to stop.

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection


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 2018 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.

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