2012 Audi A6 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 CGXB engines


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

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential oil control screws


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 gasoline V6 3.0 L CGXB engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


0BK gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CAEB engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CGQB engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGXB engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


Gear rod	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox shift lever


Thrust rod	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CAEB engines


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
M12	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

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

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws


0BK gearbox	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace screws.


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 gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CAEB engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CGQB engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGXB engines


0B5 transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
0BK gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws.


All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CAEB engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CGQB engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGXB engines


0B5 transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
0BK gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.


All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CAEB engines

expand_more0AW Multitronic gearbox


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


All other modifications	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_moreTransmission-oil cooler

expand_more2.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2012.5–2013.5)


0AW Multitronic gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 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 gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CAEB engines


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

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 CGWB engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGXB 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 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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CAEB 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 Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CGQB 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 Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGWB 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


All Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGWD engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGXB engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CTUA engines	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 2012 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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