1998 Audi A4 Quattro transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft heat protection plate


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

expand_moreFront 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°


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
Clutch pressure plate	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


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

expand_moreThrust rod


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L ACK engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 2.5 L AFB engines


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AFN engines


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L AGA engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AHA engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L ALF engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L ALG engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L AML engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AMX engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L APR engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APS engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AQD engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L ARJ engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All other modifications	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_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines


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
Use new screws M10 x 1.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AFN engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01N gearbox	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m


All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APZ engines	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_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L ACK engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L ADR engines

expand_moreWith manual transmission


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 2.5 L AFB engines

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_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


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

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AFN engines

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.


All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APZ engines	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


All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L ACK engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L AFB engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L AGA engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AHA engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L AKN engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L ALF engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L ALG engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L AML engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AMX engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L APR engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APS engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APZ engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AQD engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L ARJ engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreGearbox support


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 1998 Audi A4 Quattro user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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