1997 Audi A6 Quattro 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	56.79 lbf⋅ft56.79 lbf⋅ft77 N⋅m
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

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	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 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	56.79 lbf⋅ft56.79 lbf⋅ft77 N⋅m
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch master cylinder

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L ACK engines


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All other modifications	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.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
Hexagon head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreGear rod


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AEJ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi diesel straight-5 2.5 L AEL engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 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
M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Torque converter	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
M10 x 1

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L ACK engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01F gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AEJ engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L ACK engines


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


All Audi diesel straight-5 2.5 L AEL engines	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


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L ACK engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01F gearbox	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AEJ engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox

expand_moreOil filler screws


All Audi diesel straight-5 2.5 L AEL engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
manual gearbox
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
manual gearbox

expand_moreGearbox mounting


Cross support	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox cross support


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L ACK engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AEJ engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support


Otherwise	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 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 1997 Audi A6 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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1997 Audi A6 Quattro generations

In 1997 Audi offered 2 generations of the A6 Quattro. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

C5

Type 4B2

1997 Audi A6 Quattro C4 Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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1997 Audi A6 Quattro generations

C5

Audi A6 Quattro C4 model years

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