expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor pressure line
M6
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreAlternator
M10
33.93 lbf⋅ft33.93 lbf⋅ft46 N⋅m
M8
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreServo steering pump
M12
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
M8
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreCooling system
Coolant pump
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
First stage
Tighten by hand
cross-wise from inside to outside
Second stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreCylinder head screws
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage
90°90°90°
Fourth stage
90°90°90°
Valve cover
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
cross-wise from inside to outside
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreBalance shaft gear wheel
M10
47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Auxiliary drive pulley
M10 × 40 screws
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
Auxiliary drive sprocket wheel
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace and lightly oil the screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Engine block closure screws
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Oil sump top part
expand_moreFlywheel
expand_more22,5 mm screws
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more43 mm screws
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_moreM10
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside.
Third stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Fifth stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM6
Seventh stage
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Tighten cross-wise.
expand_moreM8
Second stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside.
Fourth stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Sixth stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreVibration damper
First stage
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Tighten the screws crosswise.
Third stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreBottom part of the control unit housing
expand_moreM6
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
M8
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioner
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreControl drive chain tensioner
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreControl drive chain tensioning rail
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreControl drive sprocket wheel
M10
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
expand_moreM6
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreControl drive timing chain slip rail
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Drive chain balance shaft tensioner
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Auxiliary drive chain tensioner
expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Third stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Third stage
90°90°90°
Timing case cover first cylinder row
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Timing case cover second cylinder row
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine lubrication
Oil cooler
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Oil drain plug
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreOil filter housing
Cap
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M6
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreOil sump
expand_moreOil sump lower part
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Tighten the screws crosswise.
Oil sump top part
10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine management
Camshaft sensor
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Knock sensor
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine mounting
M10
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
expand_moreSubframe
First stage
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTorque arm
On engine mounting
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust system
Exhaust manifold
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste
Exhaust pipe
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket
M10
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreFuel supply
Fuel filter bracket
10.62 lbf⋅in10.62 lbf⋅in1.2 N⋅m
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreStart system
Starter
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2006 Audi A4 RS4 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.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi A4 RS4 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2006 Audi A4 RS4 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.