2000 Audi A4 Quattro 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
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.

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°


Propeller shaft heat protection plate	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Propeller shaft	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.

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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines


01A gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
01E gearbox	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AVJ 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.


Clutch slave cylinder	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines


01E gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_more02X gearbox


01A gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new screws.


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AVJ engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


01E gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
0A3 gearbox	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreGear rod


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


Selector cable linkage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox

expand_moreThrust rod


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


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

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws


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

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


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

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

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 diesel V6 2.5 L AKE engines


With manual transmission	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines

expand_moreWith manual transmission


01A gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
01E gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
02X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreOil filler screws

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AVJ engines


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

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support


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 2000 Audi A4 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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2000 Audi A4 Quattro generations

In 2000 Audi offered 2 generations of the A4 Quattro. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

B5 facelift

Type 8D2

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