2016 Audi A7 Sportback 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

expand_moreAWD clutch oil drain plug


0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 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_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential oil control screws


0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug


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


Rear axle automatic locking differential oil control screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Rear axle automatic locking differential oil drain plug	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreRear axle differential bracket


At the subframe	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
On axle	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential oil control screws

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGXB engines


0BC axle drive	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screw.
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_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CGQB 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 CRTF 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 other modifications


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

expand_moreM10 × 65 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°


Torque converter	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.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGXB engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws


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

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CDUC engines

expand_moreWith automated shift 7-speed gearbox


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


With automatic gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

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

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


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CPNB engines

expand_moreWith automated shift 7-speed gearbox


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


With automatic gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CRTE engines


0B5 transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CRTF engines


0B5 transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
0CK transmission	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CVUA engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automated shift 7-speed gearbox


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_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CDUC engines


With automated shift 7-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
With automatic gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

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.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CPNB engines


With automated shift 7-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
With automatic gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CRTF engines


0B5 transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
0CK transmission	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CVUA engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


With automated shift 7-speed gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Oil control screw.


Gearbox oil filter cover	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_moreGearbox oil sump


0B5 transmission	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Tighten the screws evenly in several steps.

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°

expand_moreOil control plug


0B5 transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
0BK gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreOil filler screws


0B5 transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

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_moreGearbox cross support


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_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CGWB engines

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


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


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

expand_moreNuts at the crossmember


Bottom	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

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 CGXB 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

expand_moreClass 10.9


M10 × 40 screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CRTF 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 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 2016 Audi A7 Sportback 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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