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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
expand_moreDrive shaft heat protection plate
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.6–2008.6) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreAt the gearbox (M10)
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the gearbox (M8)
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreHexagon
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreCentral screws with ribbing
expand_moreBi-hexagon
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCentral screws without ribbing
expand_moreBi-hexagon
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 180°
expand_morePropeller shaft heat protection plate
2.0 (2006.6–2012.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePropeller shaft
At the gearbox 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the propeller shaft
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreClutch
Clutch master cylinder 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
2.0 (2006.6–2012.8) 9.59 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M7 14.75 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Use new screws.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BGU engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSE engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSF engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BUY engines
With metal concentric slave cylinder 8.85 lbf⋅ft
With plastic concentric slave cylinder 11.06 lbf⋅ft
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BYT engines
expand_more02Q gearbox
With metal concentric slave cylinder 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CAXC engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CMSA engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
With metal concentric slave cylinder 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGear shifting
Back-up lamp switch 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gearbox shift lever 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Selector cable linkage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BGU engines
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
M12 × 90 screws 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
Torque converter 42.04 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_more1.4 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 123 HP at 5000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.9–2012.8)
0AM transmission 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_more0AJ manual gearbox
Torx screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Hexagon head screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G
Overflow pipe 8.85 lbf⋅in
All other modifications 28.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G overflow pipe
Locking screws 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
0AM transmission 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 5000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2006.11–2012.8)
expand_more02Q gearbox
Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
02S gearbox 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
Overflow pipe 2.21 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox overflow pipe
Locking screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
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⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreWith manual transmission
0A4 gearbox 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 (2006.6–2012.8)
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
09G gearbox 28.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
With manual transmission 22.13 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
With manual transmission 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
02E transmission 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox
Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_more1.4 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 123 HP at 5000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.9–2012.8)
expand_more0AJ manual gearbox
Torx screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Hexagon head screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 5000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2006.11–2012.8)
expand_more02Q gearbox
Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
02S gearbox 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Fill in gear oil via hole for back-up lamp switch.
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox overflow pipe
Locking screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
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⋅ft
2.0 (2006.6–2012.8) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
expand_more2.0 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.9–2012.8)
expand_more02Q gearbox
Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox overflow pipe
Locking screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreAll other modifications
Hexagon socket screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover
DSG 02E gearbox 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil control plug
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⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_more1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 5000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2006.11–2012.8)
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox overflow pipe
Locking screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_more2.0 (2006.6–2012.8)
expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G
Overflow pipe 8.85 lbf⋅in
Otherwise 19.91 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreAll other modifications
02E transmission 33.19 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
with manual gearbox
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2003.5–2012.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
with manual gearbox
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2003.5–2012.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
with manual gearbox
expand_more2.0 (2006.6–2012.8)
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
09G gearbox 28.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.6–2008.6)
02E transmission 33.19 lbf⋅ft
With manual transmission 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZV engines
Screws at the gearbox bracket 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BKD engines
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BMM engines
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BMN engines
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BUY engines
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L AXX engines
expand_more02Q gearbox
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZV engines
expand_more02Q gearbox
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BGU engines
expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BKD engines
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BMM engines
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BMN engines
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BUY engines
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 29.5 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 2008 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi A3 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2008 Audi A3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2008 Audi A3 generations

In 2008 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.

Audi A3 Second generation model years

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