2005 Audi A6 Avant transmission fastener tightening specifications

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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
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

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AVF engines


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

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential oil control screws

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (1998.2–2005.1)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01N gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Gear rod	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreThrust rod

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AFY 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 diesel straight-4 1.9 L AJM 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 2.8 L ATX 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 diesel straight-4 1.9 L AVF 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 diesel V6 2.5 L BFC 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


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_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AFY engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01N gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more01N automatic gearbox


Overflow pipe	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AJP engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01N gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L ALW engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L ARN engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L ASM engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

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 gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AFY engines


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.7 L AJK 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 straight-4 1.9 L AJM engines


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AJP 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 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 straight-4 2.0 L ALT engines


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L ALW 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 2.4 L APC engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L ATX engines


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

expand_more01E manual gearbox


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 2.5 L AYM engines

expand_more01E manual gearbox


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L BDV engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BFC engines

expand_more01E manual gearbox


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


With 5-speed 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_moreOil control plug


All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L ALW engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L ARN engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox
All Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L ASM engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


Oil filler screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
manual gearbox

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreCross support


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

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AFY engines


On chassis	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Screws at the gearbox bracket	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual transmission


Screws at the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AJM engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ALT engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AVF engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AWX engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L AYM engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BCZ engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BDG engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BFC 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 straight-4 1.8 L AFY engines


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AJM 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 ALW 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 2.8 L ATX 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 diesel straight-4 1.9 L AVF 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 diesel V6 2.5 L BFC 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 2005 Audi A6 Avant 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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2005 Audi A6 Avant generations

In 2005 Audi offered 2 generations of the A6 Avant. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

C6

Type 4F5

2005 Audi A6 Avant C5 facelift Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2005 Audi A6 Avant generations

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