1997 Audi A4 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
Drive shaft intermediate bearing	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_more2.4 with gasoline V6 2.4 L 162 HP, 230 N⋅m engine (1997.3–2000.11)

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	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 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	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clutch pressure plate	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1997.9–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace screws.
2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1997.9–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 172 HP, 245 N⋅m engine (1995.9–1997.7)


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon socket screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Gear rod	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreThrust rod

expand_more2.4 with gasoline V6 2.4 L 162 HP, 230 N⋅m engine (1997.3–2000.11)


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP at 3200 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1996.10–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP at 6000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1996.10–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All other modifications	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

expand_moreTorque converter

expand_more2.6 with gasoline V6 2.6 L 148 HP, 225 N⋅m engine (1995.1–2000.11)


M10 × 1 screws	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
M8	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


All other modifications	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Use new screws M10 x 1.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP, 140 N⋅m engine (1994.11–2000.10)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01N gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP engine (1997.12–2000.11)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
with automatic gearbox

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (1995.4–2000.11)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01N gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 173 N⋅m engine (1995.1–2000.11)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01N gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
01V gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 173 N⋅m engine (1995.1–2000.11)

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1995.1–2000.11)

expand_more5-speed 012 gearbox


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1997.9–2000.11)

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


01E 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_more2.6 with gasoline V6 2.6 L 137 HP engine (1996.1–1997.7)


With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more2.6 with gasoline V6 2.6 L 148 HP, 225 N⋅m engine (1995.1–2000.11)


With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 172 HP, 245 N⋅m engine (1995.9–1997.7)


With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP at 3200 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1996.10–2000.11)


With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With 5-speed gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01N gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
01V gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil filler screws


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AJL engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
with manual gearbox

expand_moreGearbox mounting


2.4 with gasoline V6 2.4 L 161 HP engine (1997.8–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.4 with gasoline V6 2.4 L 161 HP engine (1997.8–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.4 with gasoline V6 2.4 L 161 HP engine (1997.8–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.4 with gasoline V6 2.4 L 162 HP engine (1997.3–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.4 with gasoline V6 2.4 L 162 HP engine (1997.3–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.4 with gasoline V6 2.4 L 162 HP engine (1997.3–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.4 with gasoline V6 2.4 L 162 HP engine (1997.3–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.4 with gasoline V6 2.4 L 162 HP, 230 N⋅m engine (1997.3–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1997.9–2000.11)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
at subframe
2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1997.9–2000.11)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
at subframe
2.6 with gasoline V6 2.6 L 148 HP, 225 N⋅m engine (1995.1–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 172 HP, 245 N⋅m engine (1995.9–1997.7)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP at 3200 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1996.10–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP at 6000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1996.10–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


Gearbox support	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
At the gearbox

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Audi A4 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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