2027 Audi A5 S5 Sportback engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


Lower section of intake manifold	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreNuts


Upper section of intake manifold	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreUpper section of intake manifold


Stud screws	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley


Compressor belt	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
Otherwise	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


Compressor belt	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


Air-conditioning compressor	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Alternator	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Power steering pump bracket	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreHydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump

expand_moreM6


Screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


Union nuts	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreServo pump pulley


With hydraulic servo-steering	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump


With hydraulic servo-steering	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Vacuum pump	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
High-pressure line	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
High-pressure pump	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Tighten bolts uniformly in several passes.

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Coolant pump pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreBearing casing


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Tighten new screws in inside-to-outside order.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCylinder head screws


First stage	Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Use new screws.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°


Valve cover	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Tighten cross-wise.

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreBalance shaft gear wheel


Central screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreDrive plate

expand_moreOn crankshaft


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreFlywheel


To drive plate	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreScrews 1 – 16


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreScrews 17 – 31


Third stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreVibration damper


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreBottom part of the control unit housing

expand_moreScrews 1 – 9


Second stage	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreScrew 10


First stage	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Fourth stage	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews 6 – 8


Fifth stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Sixth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreScrew 9


Sixth stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Seventh stage	180°180°180°


Camshaft timing chain tensioner	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Control drive chain tensioner	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreControl drive sprocket wheel

expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal

expand_moreScrews


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreBearing pedestal

expand_moreOn the engine block


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreOn the engine block

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

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°

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOil pump drive chain tensioner


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTiming case cover

expand_moreScrew 1


First stage	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreScrews 1, 2, 3, 6, and 8


Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreScrews 2 – 11


Second stage	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.

expand_moreScrew 4


Fifth stage	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreScrew 7

expand_moreSixth stage


First step	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second step	90°90°90°

expand_moreScrews 9 – 11

expand_moreFourth stage


First step	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second step	90°90°90°

expand_moreTiming case cover first cylinder row


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTiming case cover second cylinder row


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


Cap	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
On the engine block	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump chain wheel


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreOil sump lower part


First stage	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOil sump top part


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine management


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 bracket


On the engine block	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


At the subframe	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreOn engine bracket


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreSubframe


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreSubframe diagonal strut

expand_moreFirst stage


With electric servo-steering	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Use new screw.
With hydraulic servo-steering	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreSecond stage


With electric servo-steering	90°90°90°
With hydraulic servo-steering	135°135°135°

expand_moreExhaust system


Exhaust manifold	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Tighten new nuts evenly in several steps.

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


M10 × 50 screws	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 2027 Audi A5 S5 Sportback 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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