2008 Audi A4 S4 Avant 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
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


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_moreGearbox oil drain plug

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_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_moreOil control plug


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_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support


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°


Gearbox mounting	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

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 S4 Avant 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 S4 Avant generations

In 2008 Audi offered 2 generations of the A4 S4 Avant. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

B8

Type 8K5

2008 Audi A4 S4 Avant B7 Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2008 Audi A4 S4 Avant generations

B8

Audi A4 S4 Avant B7 model years

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