expand_moreRear axle differential oil control screws
0BC axle drive
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
0BF axle drive
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 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_moreM10
First stage
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
M10 × 50 screws
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
expand_moreM12
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
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_moreGearbox oil drain plug
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
With 6-speed gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_moreWith automated shift 7-speed gearbox
Oil circuit for twin clutch
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
Otherwise
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
With 6-speed gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover
With automated shift 7-speed gearbox
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreAt gearbox bracket with automated shift 7-speed gearbox
Screws
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
Nuts
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
At the crossmember
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
On chassis
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket with 6-speed gearbox
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
Otherwise
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 2012 Audi A4 S4 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 S4 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 2012 Audi A4 S4 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.