2016 Audi Q3 Quattro transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreAWD clutch oil control screws


0AY axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
0BS axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAWD clutch oil drain plug


0AY axle drive	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.

expand_moreAt the gearbox (M10)


Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox (M8)


Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreCentral screws


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


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral screws


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

expand_moreOn axle


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.

expand_moreM10


Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle

expand_moreAt the propeller shaft


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


On axle	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
On transfer case	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch master cylinder

expand_more2.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.6–)


Bearing pedestal	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUVC engines


M6	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten new screws crosswise.
M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
tighten gradually cross-wise
M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
tighten gradually cross-wise

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


With metal concentric slave cylinder	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder bleeder valve


2.0 TFSI quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.6–)	3.32 lbf⋅ft3.32 lbf⋅ft4.5 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreRear axle differential

expand_moreAt the axle support


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

expand_moreRear axle differential oil drain plug


0AY axle drive	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreRear axle differential oil filler screws


0AY axle drive	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Use new screw.
0BS axle drive	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Selector cable linkage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


0AV transfer case	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws


0AV transfer case	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CCZC engines

expand_more0BH transmission


Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m

expand_more0BH transmission (M12)


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_more0BH transmission (M24)


Locking screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more02Q gearbox


Torx screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CFFB engines

expand_more0BH transmission


Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreManual transmission screws


Bi-hexagon	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Hexagon	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CPSA engines

expand_more0BH transmission


Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m

expand_more0BH transmission (M12)


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_more0BH transmission (M24)


Locking screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUVC engines

expand_more0BH transmission


Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more02Q gearbox


Torx screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUWA engines

expand_more0BH transmission


Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_more0BH transmission

expand_moreFor mechatronics


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°


Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CCZC engines

expand_more0BH transmission (M24)


Locking screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more02Q gearbox


Torx screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CFFB engines

expand_moreManual transmission screws


Bi-hexagon	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Hexagon	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CPSA engines

expand_more0BH transmission (M24)


Locking screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUVC engines

expand_more02Q gearbox


Torx screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUWA engines


0A6 gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith manual transmission


Hexagon socket screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Torx screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Gearbox oil filter cover	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_moreDirect gearbox


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°


Oil control plug	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


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

expand_moreGearbox support


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

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_moreBevel gear mounting


All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CFGC engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CFGD engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CLLB engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CPSA engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CUWA engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	Tighten by hand
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer box bracket

expand_more2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2012.1–)


First stage	Tighten by hand
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection


First stage	Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Replace screws.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2016 Audi Q3 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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