2019 Audi A3 Sportback Quattro 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.

expand_moreDrive shaft heat protection plate


2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP at 3500 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2013.5–)	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

expand_more2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP at 3500 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2013.5–)


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 rear axle

expand_more2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP at 3500 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2013.5–)


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

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


M6	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


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.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder bleeder valve


02Q gearbox	3.32 lbf⋅ft3.32 lbf⋅ft4.5 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential


Differential oil drain plug	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreRear axle differential

expand_moreAt the axle support


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


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

expand_moreRear axle differential oil drain plug


2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP at 3500 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2013.5–)	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreRear axle differential oil filler screws


2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP at 3500 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2013.5–)	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGear shifting


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

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CJSB engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRBC engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRLB engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUNA engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CJSB engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUNA engines


Thread dry	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Thread oiled	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CJSB engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUNA engines


Thread dry	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Thread oiled	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CJSB engines

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_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRBC 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 diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUNA engines

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_more0FB gearbox


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

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRBC 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 diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUNA engines

expand_more0FB gearbox


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

expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CJSB engines


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


All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRBC engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRLB engines	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

expand_more09D gearbox


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

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

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 2019 Audi A3 Sportback 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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