2000 Audi A3 transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft heat protection plate


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AHF engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ATD engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AXR engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreFirst stage


First step	177.01 lbf⋅ft177.01 lbf⋅ft240 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second step	90°90°90°


Second stage	90° detach.

expand_moreThird stage


First step	177.01 lbf⋅ft177.01 lbf⋅ft240 N⋅m
Second step	90°90°90°

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	360° detach

expand_moreThird stage


First step	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second step	60°60°60°

expand_morePropeller shaft heat protection plate


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ATD engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AXR engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft


M10	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L AEH engines


Dual-mass flywheel	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreWith pot flywheel


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AGN engines


Dual-mass flywheel	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AGR engines


Dual-mass flywheel	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AHF engines


Dual-mass flywheel	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines


M6	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ATD engines


Dual-mass flywheel	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L AVU engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BFQ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll other modifications


Dual-mass flywheel	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M6	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AJQ engines


With concentric slave cylinder	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Gear rod	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gearbox shift lever bracket	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox shift lever


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ATD engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AXR engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Selector cable linkage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AGU engines

expand_more02M gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AJQ engines

expand_more02M gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Torque converter	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AGN engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


02J gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


With automatic gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AGR engines


With automatic gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AGU engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


02J gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01M gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
09A gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AHF engines


With automatic gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AJQ engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


02J gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


With automatic gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines


With automatic gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
With manual transmission	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreAll other modifications


With automatic gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


Gearbox oil filler plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug


With automatic gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil filler screws

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines

expand_moreWith manual transmission


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 other modifications


With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L AEH engines

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AGU engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L AVU engines

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AGR engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


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

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AHF engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


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

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


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

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ATD engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


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

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 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 2000 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.

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2000 Audi A3 generations

In 2000 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.

First generation facelift

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2000 Audi A3 First generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2000 Audi A3 generations

First generation facelift

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