Replace screw and intermediate wheel when loosening the screw.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Toothed belt guard at the bottom
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreEngine lubrication
Oil cooler
8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Oil drain plug
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreOil filter housing
Oil filter cover
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreOn the engine block
First stage
10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Oil pump
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreOil sump
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M7
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreEngine management
Camshaft sensor
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor
3.32 lbf⋅ft3.32 lbf⋅ft4.5 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust gas temperature sensor
All other modifications
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Glow plugs
12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
expand_moreLambda sensor
All other modifications
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
On the engine block
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
At the subframe
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreOn engine bracket
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreSubframe
expand_moreM12 × 100 screws
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreSubframe diagonal strut
expand_moreM12 × 42 screws
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
135°135°135°
expand_moreM12 × 51 screws
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Torque arm
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust system
Diesel particulate filter
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste.
Exhaust manifold
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste.
Exhaust manifold heat shields
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe bracket
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe rear
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
M10
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
expand_moreM12
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second 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 2008 Audi Q5 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.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi Q5 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 Audi Q5 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
