2001 Audi A6 Avant Quattro transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


Drive shaft heat protection plate	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 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	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°


Propeller shaft heat protection plate	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft intermediate bearing


Nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Propeller shaft	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.

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

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreGear rod

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L AJG engines


At the gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APC engines


At the gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L BDV engines


At the gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGear rod guide lever

expand_more3.0 quattro with gasoline V6 3.0 L 217 HP engine (2001.8–2005.1)


Nuts	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Selector cable linkage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreThrust rod

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L AJG engines


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APC engines


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L BDV engines


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M12	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreClass 10.9


M10	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AEB engines


01V gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.
01J Multitronic gearbox	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01L gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 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_moreAll Audi diesel V6 2.5 L AFB engines

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_moreAll Audi diesel V6 2.5 L AKE engines

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_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L ALG engines

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_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.7 L ARE engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines

expand_moreWith manual transmission


01E gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


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

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AEB engines


01V gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
01J Multitronic gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.


All Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-8 4.2 L ASG engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L AWN engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreOil filler screws


All Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Axle drive
All Audi gasoline straight-8 4.2 L ASG engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Axle drive
All Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
manual gearbox
All Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L AWN engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Axle drive
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
manual gearbox

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreCross support

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.7 L ARE engines


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


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

expand_moreGearbox mounting


All Audi gasoline V6 2.7 L ARE engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline straight-8 4.2 L ASG engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L AWN engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
All Audi gasoline V6 2.7 L BES engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreOn chassis


Left	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Right	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L AJG engines


At the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APC engines


At the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


All Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L BDV engines


At the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 Audi A6 Avant Quattro 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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2001 Audi A6 Avant Quattro generations

In 2001 Audi offered 2 generations of the A6 Avant Quattro. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

C5 facelift

Type 4B5

2001 Audi A6 Avant Quattro C5 Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2001 Audi A6 Avant Quattro generations

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