Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside.
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreBalance shaft gear wheel
expand_moreBearing pedestal
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Otherwise
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreDrive plate
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreVibration damper
First stage
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Tighten the screws crosswise.
Second stage
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Third stage
90°90°90°
Use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreBottom part of the control unit housing
expand_moreAt the cylinder head
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Third stage
8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
Sixth stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn the engine block
Second stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Tighten screws crosswise, replace M6 screws.
expand_moreOn the engine block (M6)
Fifth stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn the engine block (M8)
Fourth stage
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioner
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreControl drive chain tensioner
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreControl drive sprocket wheel
expand_moreBearing pedestal
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
M10
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
M8
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreControl drive timing chain slip rail
First stage
12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreSecond stage
First step
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Second step
90°90°90°
expand_moreOil pump drive chain tensioner
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreSecond stage
First step
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Second step
90°90°90°
Timing case cover first cylinder row
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Timing case cover second cylinder row
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreTop part of control unit housing
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine lubrication
Oil cooler
4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Oil cooler lines
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreOil drain plug
M16
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreOil filter housing
Cap
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Locking screws
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreOn the engine block
M6
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreOil lines
Banjo screws
12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
M6
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine management
Camshaft sensor
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Charge air pressure sensor
1.84 lbf⋅ft1.84 lbf⋅ft2.5 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Knock sensor
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Lambda sensor
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
At the crossmember
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
On chassis
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
On the engine block
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
Engine mounting
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreSubframe
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Cross support
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust system
Catalytic converter
19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust manifold
First stage
Tighten by hand
Replace nuts.
Second stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Tighten from inside to outside.
Third stage
12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Fourth stage
19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
expand_moreFuel supply
Fuel filter bracket
10.62 lbf⋅in10.62 lbf⋅in1.2 N⋅m
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
M10 × 135 screws
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Property class 10.9
M10 × 40 screws
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Audi A6 RS6 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.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi A6 RS6 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 Audi A6 RS6 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
