2003 Audi A3 transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox (M10)


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox (M8)


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreHexagon

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreCentral screws with ribbing

expand_moreBi-hexagon


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCentral screws without ribbing

expand_moreBi-hexagon


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_morePropeller shaft heat protection plate


All other modifications	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft


At the gearbox	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the propeller shaft


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

expand_moreClutch


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

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll other modifications


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.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZV engines


With metal concentric slave cylinder	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new screws.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Use new screws.


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BAG engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BGU engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLF engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLP engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSF engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With metal concentric slave cylinder	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new screws.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Otherwise	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	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
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 1.6 L BGU engines


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
M12 × 90 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


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

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.8–2007.9)

expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G


Overflow pipe	8.85 lbf⋅in8.85 lbf⋅in1 N⋅m

expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G overflow pipe


Locking screws	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09G gearbox	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more0AG manual 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_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2003.5–2012.8)

expand_more0A4 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_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G


Overflow pipe	8.85 lbf⋅in8.85 lbf⋅in1 N⋅m
All other modifications	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G overflow pipe


Locking screws	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


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

expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2003.5–2010.5)


02E transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreWith manual transmission


0A4 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09G gearbox	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


With manual transmission	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


02E transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreWith 6-speed 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_more1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.8–2007.9)

expand_more0AG manual 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_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2003.5–2012.8)

expand_more5-speed 0AF 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_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2003.5–2010.5)


0A4 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Hexagon socket screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover


DSG 02E gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_more1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.8–2007.9)

expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G overflow pipe


Locking screws	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2003.5–2012.8)

expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G overflow pipe


Locking screws	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09G gearbox	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications


02E transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreOil filler screws


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2003.5–2012.8)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
with manual gearbox
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2003.5–2012.8)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
with manual gearbox
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2003.5–2012.8)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
with manual gearbox
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZV engines


Screws at the gearbox bracket	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreOn chassis


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BKD engines

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_moreAll other modifications

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

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZV engines

expand_more02Q gearbox

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BAG 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 gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BGU 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 2.0 L BKD engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.
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 2003 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.

Maintenance Items

Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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2003 Audi A3 generations

In 2003 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

Type 8L1

2003 Audi A3 Second generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2003 Audi A3 generations

First generation facelift

Audi A3 Second generation model years

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