2004 Audi A4 Avant transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


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

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 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	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 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


All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ALT engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L ALZ engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BRB engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKE engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BLB engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BNA engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BPW engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BRB engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BRE engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BRF engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential oil control screws

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L BBJ engines


01J Multitronic gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreGear rod


All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ALT engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L ALZ engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BDG engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BGB engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BWE engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
On chassis	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreThrust rod


All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ALT engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L ALZ engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BDG engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BGB engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BWE engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On chassis	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L BBJ engines


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

expand_moreClass 10.9


M10	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


Torque converter	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws


09L gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace bolt.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll other modifications


With Multitronic	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L ALZ engines

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_moreAll Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BDG engines

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


0A2 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BRB engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


01X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll other modifications


With Multitronic	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


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

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L ALZ engines


M10	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM12


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L BBJ engines


At the gearbox bracket	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M10	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BDG engines


M10	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM12


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreScrews (M12)


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Nuts	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Gearbox mounting	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 Audi A4 Avant 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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2004 Audi A4 Avant generations

In 2004 Audi offered 2 generations of the A4 Avant. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

B6

Type 8E5

2004 Audi A4 Avant B7 Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2004 Audi A4 Avant generations

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