2010 Audi A8 engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines


Lower section of intake manifold	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Upper section of intake manifold	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


Air-conditioning compressor	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Generator bracket	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_morePower steering pump bracket


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreServo pump pulley


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreVacuum pump


2.8 FSI with gasoline V6 2.8 L 207 HP at 5500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2007.8–2010.7)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump


2.8 FSI with gasoline V6 2.8 L 207 HP at 5500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2007.8–2010.7)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


Coolant pump pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fan wheel	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Radiator mounting	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines
See figure 1.


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 7


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreScrew 8


Fourth stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Fifth stage	90°90°90°
Sixth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreScrew 9


Seventh stage	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°


Cylinder head screws shank length (new)	5 in5 in127 mm

expand_moreValve cover


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
tighten gradually cross-wise See figure 3.
All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreBalance shaft gear wheel

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines


Central screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines


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

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines


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

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°


Crankshaft pulley	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace bolt.

expand_moreEngine block closure screws


All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines

expand_more22,5 mm screws


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more35 mm screws


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_more43 mm screws


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreScrews


First stage	Tighten by hand
Replace screws and nuts.
Fourth stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fifth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreNuts


Second stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
from inside to outside
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreVibration damper

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines


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


All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreBottom part of the control unit housing

expand_more3.2 FSI with gasoline V6 3.1 L 256 HP at 6500 RPM, 330 N⋅m at 3250 RPM engine (2005.6–2010.7)


M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Tighten cross-wise.
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioner	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreControl drive chain tensioner


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreControl drive sprocket wheel

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines

expand_moreBearing pedestal


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreM10


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM6


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines

expand_moreM10


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM6


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreControl drive timing chain slip rail


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device


Tensioning lever	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Tensioning roller	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOil pump drive chain tensioner

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTiming case cover first cylinder row


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

expand_moreTiming case cover second cylinder row


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


Toothed belt guard at the bottom	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the top	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreToothed belt guard center


Toothed belt tensioning roller	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Toothed belt tightener	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreTop part of control unit housing

expand_more2.8 FSI with gasoline V6 2.8 L 207 HP at 5500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2007.8–2010.7)


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

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil cooler


All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


Oil drain plug	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines


Cap	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines


Cap	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Otherwise	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump chain wheel

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines


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

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines

expand_moreOil sump lower part


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


Oil sump top part	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Tighten in several steps.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines


Oil sump lower part	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Oil sump top part	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


2.8 FSI with gasoline V6 2.8 L 207 HP at 5500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2007.8–2010.7)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Lambda sensor	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


2.8 FSI with gasoline V6 2.8 L 207 HP at 5500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2007.8–2010.7)	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines


On engine bracket	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe


M10	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreM14


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Torque arm	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter


2.8 FSI with gasoline V6 2.8 L 207 HP at 5500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2007.8–2010.7)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste
All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreExhaust pipe

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BPK engines


With catalytic converter	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Exhaust pipe bracket	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply

expand_moreFuel filter bracket

expand_more3.2 FSI with gasoline V6 3.1 L 256 HP at 6500 RPM, 330 N⋅m at 3250 RPM engine (2005.6–2010.7)


Clamps	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Otherwise	1.11 lbf⋅ft1.11 lbf⋅ft1.5 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 Audi A8 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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2010 Audi A8 generations

In 2010 Audi offered 2 generations of the A8. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

D4

Type 4H

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2010 Audi A8 generations

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