2016 Audi A6 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
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


All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CNHA engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CSUD engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CZJA engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential oil control screws

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CHJA engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CLAB engines


With automatic gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug

expand_more2.0 TFSI hybrid with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2011.11–)


0BW gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGear shifting


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

expand_moreGear rod guide lever

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreGearbox shift lever


All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CNHA engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CSUD engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CZJA engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreThrust rod

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CGLD engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CLAB engines


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


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

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CGLD engines


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 × 75 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Reuse screws only once.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Reuse screws only once.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CGLE engines


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 × 75 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_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CHJA engines

expand_moreM10


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage	90°90°90°


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CLAB engines


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 once.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM10 × 95 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Reuse screws only once.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Reuse screws only once.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10 × 50 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM10 × 75 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug

expand_more2.0 TFSI hybrid with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2011.11–)


0BW gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace the screw.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws

expand_more2.0 TFSI hybrid with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2011.11–)


0BW gearbox	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CAED engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CHJA engines


0BW gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CLAB engines


With automatic gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CNHA engines

expand_more0B5 transmission


Oil circuit for twin clutch	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more0CK transmission


Oil circuit for twin clutch	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CSUD engines


0CK transmission	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With 6-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CAED engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDNB engines


0B1 gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CHJA engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CLAB engines


With automatic gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CNHA engines

expand_more0B5 transmission


Oil circuit for twin clutch	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


0CK transmission	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more0CK transmission oil circuit for twin clutch


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CSUD engines


0CK transmission	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
0CS gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CTCB engines


0CK transmission	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With 6-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CNHA engines

expand_more0B5 transmission


Oil circuit for twin clutch	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications


With automated shift 7-speed gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil pump

expand_more0CK transmission


First stage	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDNB engines


0AW Multitronic gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


0BK gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
0AW Multitronic gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filler screws

expand_more0CK transmission oil circuit for twin clutch


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreCross support


On chassis	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CGLD engines

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


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 Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CGLE engines

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


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 Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CHJA engines


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CLAB engines

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


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


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

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CGLD engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CGLE engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CHJA engines


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

expand_moreClass 8.8 screws


M10 × 40 screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
M10 × 55 screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CLAB engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CNHA engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


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


On chassis	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CSUD engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


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


On chassis	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2016 Audi A6 user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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