2013 Audi A4 Quattro transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


AWD clutch oil control screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
AWD clutch oil drain plug	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDrive shaft heat protection plate

expand_more2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2013.5–2015.12)


On front axle	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
On rear axle	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP at 4200 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2011.11–2015.12)


On front axle	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
On rear axle	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


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

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM8


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Propeller shaft heat protection plate	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the differential


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM8


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch module


3.0 TDI quattro with diesel V6 3.0 L 241 HP at 4000 RPM, 500 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2011.11–2015.12)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
3.0 TDI quattro with diesel V6 3.0 L 241 HP at 4000 RPM, 500 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2011.11–2015.12)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
3.0 TDI quattro with diesel V6 3.0 L 241 HP at 4000 RPM, 500 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2011.11–2015.12)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	Fingertight fastening of first screw required.
Second stage	Turn clutch module by 120°.
Third stage	Fingertight fastening of second screw required.
Fourth stage	Turn clutch module by 120°.
Fifth stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Tighten screws one after the other using prescribed torque.

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


First stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Clutch slave cylinder	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve	4.06 lbf⋅ft4.06 lbf⋅ft5.5 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential


Differential oil control screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug


0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle differential oil drain plug


0BK gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreFront axle differential oil filler plug


0BK gearbox	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Use new screw.


Rear axle automatic locking differential oil control screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Rear axle automatic locking differential oil drain plug	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreRear axle differential


At the axle support	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential bracket

expand_moreAt the axle support


0BD axle drive	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the axle support


0BC axle drive	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the differential


0BD axle drive	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the differential


0BC axle drive	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential oil control screws

expand_more2.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2015.12)


0BC axle drive	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
0BD axle drive	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more3.0 TDI quattro with diesel V6 3.0 L 241 HP at 4000 RPM, 500 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2011.11–2015.12)


0BC axle drive	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more3.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline V6 3.0 L 268 HP at 4780 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2150 RPM engine (2012.2–2015.12)


0BC axle drive	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


0BC axle drive	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


Rear axle differential oil filler screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Gear rod	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Thrust rod	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAudi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CAGA 141 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM

expand_moreVehicles with chassis number from 8K-9-066 500

expand_moreM10 × 75 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 1 times.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 1 times.
Second stage	90°90°90°


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreUp to vehicle chassis number 8K-9-066499

expand_moreM10 × 75 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAudi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CJCD 148 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 × 75 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAudi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CJEB 168 HP at 3800 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1400 RPM

expand_more0B2 gearbox


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more0B2 gearbox M10 × 75 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more0B2 gearbox M12 screws


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAudi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CGLC 174 HP at 4200 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1750 RPM

expand_more0B2 gearbox


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more0B2 gearbox M10 × 75 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more0B2 gearbox M12 screws


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAudi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CAED 217 HP


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 × 75 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12 × 120 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CKVB 241 HP at 4000 RPM, 500 N⋅m at 1400 RPM


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 × 75 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 1 times.

expand_moreM10 × 75 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 1 times.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 1 times.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Torque converter	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


0B6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


0BK gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CAED engines


0BK gearbox	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDNC engines


0B6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreAll other modifications


With automatic 6-gear gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP at 4200 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2011.11–2015.12)

expand_more0B5 transmission


Oil circuit for twin clutch	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


0B2 gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP engine (2013.9–2015.12)

expand_more0B5 transmission


Oil circuit for twin clutch	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


0B2 gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2015.12)

expand_moreWith automated shift 7-speed gearbox


Oil circuit for twin clutch	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


0B6 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreWith manual transmission


0B2 gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP engine (2013.5–2015.12)

expand_more0B5 transmission


Oil circuit for twin clutch	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


0B2 gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
0BK gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_more3.0 TDI quattro with diesel V6 3.0 L 241 HP at 4000 RPM, 500 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2011.11–2015.12)

expand_more0B5 transmission


Oil circuit for twin clutch	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


0B4 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_more3.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline V6 3.0 L 268 HP at 4780 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2150 RPM engine (2012.2–2015.12)


0B5 transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications


0B2 gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more2.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP engine (2013.5–2015.12)


0B5 transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
0B2 gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
0BK gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_more3.0 TDI quattro with diesel V6 3.0 L 241 HP at 4000 RPM, 500 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2011.11–2015.12)


0B5 transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
0B4 gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Oil control screw.


All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Gearbox oil filter cover	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll other modifications


0B6 gearbox	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
0AW Multitronic gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_more1.8 TFSI quattro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 168 HP at 3800 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2011.11–2015.12)


Nuts	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2013.5–2015.12)


Nuts	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


2.0 TFSI flexible fuel quattro with flexfuel straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2009.11–2015.12)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
2.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2015.12)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
2.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2015.12)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
2.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2015.12)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Nuts	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGearbox support


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On chassis	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 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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