2001 Audi A4 Avant Quattro transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft heat protection plate


Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AJM 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ATJ 114 HP at 4150 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreM14

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreM16

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°


Propeller shaft heat protection plate	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft intermediate bearing


On chassis	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


Propeller shaft	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreM14

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreM16

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AJM 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ATJ 114 HP at 4150 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Audi diesel V6 2.5 L AFB 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Audi diesel V6 2.5 L AKN 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC 148 HP, 225 N⋅m	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AJM 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ATJ 114 HP at 4150 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Gear rod	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Thrust rod	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M12	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC 148 HP, 225 N⋅m


M10 × 1 screws	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
M8	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


All other modifications	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws


Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AJM 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ATJ 114 HP at 4150 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AJM 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ATJ 114 HP at 4150 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AFN 109 HP	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
with automatic gearbox
Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AVG 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
with automatic gearbox
Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APZ 161 HP	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAudi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AFY 114 HP

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAudi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AJM 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


01E gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09L gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAudi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L ADR 123 HP, 173 N⋅m

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 2.5 L AFB 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


01E gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09L gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC 148 HP, 225 N⋅m


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


01A gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAudi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AJM 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01N gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
01V gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APZ 161 HP	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


Oil filler screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
with manual gearbox

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAudi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AFY 114 HP


M10	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AJM 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM


M10	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AEB 148 HP, 210 N⋅m


M10	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AJL 177 HP


M10	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAudi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AJM 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM


At the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
At the gearbox


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

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 Audi A4 Avant Quattro 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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2001 Audi A4 Avant Quattro generations

In 2001 Audi offered 2 generations of the A4 Avant Quattro. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

B6

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