2008 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


At the gearbox	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°


Propeller shaft heat protection plate	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	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


At the gearbox	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.

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 diesel V6 3.0 L ASB engines


First stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Tighten screws clockwise in steps.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Replace screws.


All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.


Clutch slave cylinder	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential oil control screws


09L gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug

expand_moreRear axle differential bracket


At the subframe	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
On axle	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential oil control screws

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CAJA engines


0AR axle drive	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Oil filler screws.

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreGear rod


With manual transmission	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreGear rod guide lever

expand_more2.4 quattro with gasoline V6 2.4 L 174 HP at 6000 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2005.3–2008.10)


With Multitronic	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreSelector cable linkage

expand_more2.4 quattro with gasoline V6 2.4 L 174 HP at 6000 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2005.3–2008.10)


With Multitronic	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreThrust rod


With manual transmission	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 BVJ 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 Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CAJA engines


M10 × 100 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
M10 × 80 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M12	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

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws


09L gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L BDW engines

expand_more01R axle drive


08V axle drive	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


With Multitronic	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
With manual transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09L gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L BVJ engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09L gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 2.7 L CANC engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09L gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L CCDA engines


01J Multitronic gearbox	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09L gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.


With manual transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L ASB engines

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


0A3 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 3.1 L AUK engines

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


02X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09L gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L BDW engines

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


02X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 2.7 L BPP engines

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


0A2 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 2.7 L BSG engines

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


0A2 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 CCDA engines

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


02X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09L gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09L gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L AUK engines


With Multitronic	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L BDW engines


With Multitronic	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With automatic gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filler screws

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L BDW engines

expand_more01R axle drive


08V axle drive	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


With manual transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


0AR axle drive	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With manual transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support


All Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L BVJ engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


Gearbox mounting	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L ASB engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreWith manual transmission


At the gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L BNG engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreWith manual transmission


At the gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CAJA engines


At the gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
On chassis	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CDYA engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreWith manual transmission


At the gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 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 2008 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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2008 Audi A6 Avant Quattro generations

In 2008 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.

C6

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