2008 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
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°


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


M10	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreM16

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clutch pressure plate	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
Replace bolts.
Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 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

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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L ASB engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L AUK engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L BKN engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BPW engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09L gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L ASB engines

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


0A3 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 Audi diesel V6 3.0 L BKN engines

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


0A3 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 Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BPW engines


02X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BUL engines


02X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BVA engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


02X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L ASB engines


With automatic gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L AUK engines


With Multitronic	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
With manual transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines


With Multitronic	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L BKN engines


With automatic gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BPW engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BRD engines


With Multitronic	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BUL engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With Multitronic	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

expand_moreAll other modifications


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_moreGearbox mounting


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

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


At the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the gearbox	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 2008 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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Service Intervals

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2008 Audi A4 Quattro generations

In 2008 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.

B8

Type 8K2

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2008 Audi A4 Quattro generations

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