2000 Audi A6 Quattro transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft heat protection plate


Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AGE 177 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All other modifications	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_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle

expand_more2.8 quattro with gasoline V6 2.8 L 177 HP engine (1998.1–2000.4)


At the gearbox	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential oil control screws

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug


01R axle drive	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential oil control screws


01R axle drive	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreGear rod

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.4 L AJG 161 HP


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
Replace screws.


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

expand_moreThrust rod

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.4 L AJG 161 HP


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_moreAudi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS 295 HP


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

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.4 L ALF 162 HP

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.8 L AGE 177 HP

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.8 L ATX 188 HP

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.8 L AGE 177 HP


01V gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


01L gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

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_moreAudi diesel V6 2.5 L AFB 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM

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_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.4 L AJG 161 HP


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

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.8 L AGE 177 HP


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

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 2.5 L AKE 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 370 N⋅m at 1500 RPM

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_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.8 L ATX 188 HP

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


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

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.8 L ALG 190 HP at 6000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3200 RPM

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 other modifications

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


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

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.8 L AGE 177 HP


01V gearbox	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications


With automatic gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
With manual transmission	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

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 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


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

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.8 L AGE 177 HP


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

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.8 L ATX 188 HP

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Screws at the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
On chassis	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual transmission


On chassis	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Audi gasoline straight-8 4.2 L ASG 295 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L AWN 295 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe
Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS 295 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
at subframe

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_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.4 L AJG 161 HP


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_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.8 L AGE 177 HP


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

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 2.8 L ATX 188 HP


At the gearbox	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 2000 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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