2005 Audi A3 First generation facelift Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| M10 | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Gradually tighten screws crosswise. | |
| M8 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| Gradually tighten screws crosswise. | |
| First stage | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Second stage | 360° detach |
| First step | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| Second step | 60° |
| All other modifications | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Propeller shaft intermediate bearing | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| M10 | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| M8 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| Clutch master cylinder | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Dual-mass flywheel | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
| Gradually tighten screws crosswise. | |
| M6 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
| Gradually tighten screws crosswise. | |
| M7 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Gradually tighten screws crosswise. | |
| M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| Gradually tighten screws crosswise. | |
| All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Gear rod | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Gearbox shift lever bracket | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Selector cable linkage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| M12 | 59 lbf⋅ft |
| M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
| Torque converter | 42.04 lbf⋅ft |
| With automatic gearbox | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Gearbox oil filler plug | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| With automatic gearbox | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace sealing rings. | |
| With manual transmission | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 36.88 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 2005 Audi A3 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Diagnostic Values
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Doing basic service for your 2005 Audi A3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2005 Audi A3 generations
In 2005 Audi offered 2 generations of the A3. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.