2003 Audi A4 transmission fastener tightening specifications - garage.wiki

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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
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.

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°

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L AMM engines


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
01X gearbox	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
01X gearbox	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AVF engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AWX engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BCZ engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BDG engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BEX engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BFC engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.


Clutch slave cylinder	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ALT engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L ALZ engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AVB engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AVF engines


01E gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
02X gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L AWA engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.


All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BCZ engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BDG engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BEX engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws.


All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BFC engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


01X gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreGear rod


At the gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
On chassis	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSelector cable linkage


1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 168 HP engine (2001.7–2004.12)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox

expand_moreThrust rod


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On chassis	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 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_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ALT engines


With Multitronic	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines


With Multitronic	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AVB engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


With Multitronic	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L ALZ engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L AMM engines

expand_moreWith manual transmission


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
01X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines

expand_moreWith manual transmission


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
01X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AVF engines

expand_moreWith manual transmission


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
01E gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
01X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BEX engines


With manual transmission	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ALT engines


With Multitronic	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines


With Multitronic	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AVB engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


With Multitronic	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filler screws


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L ALZ engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AVF engines


01E gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
01X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines


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


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

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support


M10	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreScrews (M12)


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Nuts	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Gearbox mounting	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 2003 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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