2017 Audi A6 Avant Quattro transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreAWD clutch oil control screws


0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAWD clutch oil drain plug


0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDrive shaft heat protection plate

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGWD engines


Front axle	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Rear axle	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CNHA engines	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
Use new 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	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft


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

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new 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

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


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

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP engine (2015.4–)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential oil control screws

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CGQB engines


0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
0BK gearbox	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGWD engines


0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CRTF engines


0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
0BK gearbox	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CGQB engines


0BK gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGWD engines


0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CRTF engines


0BK gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreRear axle automatic locking differential oil control screws


3.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline V6 3.0 L 306 HP engine (2011.11–)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreRear axle automatic locking differential oil drain plug


3.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline V6 3.0 L 306 HP engine (2011.11–)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreRear axle differential bracket

expand_moreAt the subframe


M12	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreOn axle


M10	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential oil control screws


0BC axle drive	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreGear rod


2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP engine (2015.4–)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox shift lever


2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP engine (2015.4–)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreThrust rod


2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP engine (2015.4–)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CNHA engines


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM10 × 75 screws


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

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 × 60 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM10 × 95 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTorque converter


3.0 TDI quattro with diesel V6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.11–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CGQB engines


0BK gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws.


All Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CVUA engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CVUB engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CGQB engines


0BK gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.


All Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CVUA engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CVUB engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Gearbox oil filter cover	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_more0BK gearbox


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.
Second stage	45°45°45°


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

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreCross support


On chassis	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CGQB engines


At the subframe	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGWD engines


Nuts	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CRTE engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CRTF engines


At the subframe	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket

expand_moreBottom


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


Top	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CNHA engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


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


On chassis	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CRTD engines


At the gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CRTE engines


At the gearbox bracket	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
At the gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CRTF engines

expand_moreClass 10.9


M10 × 55 screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreClass 8.8 screws


M10 × 40 screws	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	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On chassis	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2017 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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