2020 Audi A3 Sportback 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 1.2 L CJZA engines


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 Audi gasoline straight-4 1.2 L CYVB engines


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
M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.6 L CLHA engines


02S gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRBC 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.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRFA 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 1.6 L CRKB engines


02S gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

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
Gearbox shift lever bracket	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 diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRFA engines


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


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

expand_moreOutput flange


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CXSB engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CZCA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.6 L CLHA engines


0CW transmission	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

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 gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CMBA engines


0CW transmission	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

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_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CPTA engines


0CW transmission	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more02S gearbox


Bearing journal	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Otherwise	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRBC 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_more02Q 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_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRFA 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 CRFC 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 1.6 L CRKB engines


0CW transmission	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more02S gearbox


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


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CUKB engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

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.


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CXUA engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

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 gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CPTA engines


02S gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 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
Replace sealing rings.
Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRFA 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_moreAll other modifications

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


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CUKB engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

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_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 1.2 L CJZA 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 1.6 L CLHA 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 CRBC 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 CRFA 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 2020 Audi A3 Sportback 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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