2013 Audi A8 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_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CHJA engines

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreM12


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CLAB engines

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreM12


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.5 L CPAA engines


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM12


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

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


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

expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CHJA engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CLAB engines


0BF axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
0BK gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

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

expand_moreAluminium screws

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 × 100 screws


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

expand_moreM12 × 125 screws


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

expand_moreTorque converter


3.0 TDI with diesel V6 3.0 L 201 HP at 3750 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 1250 RPM engine (2011.9–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CHJA engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CLAB engines


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

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CHJA engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CLAB engines


0BK gearbox	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 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

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


0BK gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

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

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_more3.0 TDI with diesel V6 3.0 L 201 HP at 3750 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 1250 RPM engine (2011.9–)


0BK gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreGearbox mounting

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


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

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CHJA engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


Nuts	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


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

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 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.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Service Intervals

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2013 Audi A8 generations

In 2013 Audi offered 2 generations of the A8. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

D4 facelift

Type 4H

2013 Audi A8 D4 Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2013 Audi A8 generations

D4 facelift

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