2012 Audi Q7 transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGC 201 HP at 3200 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1350 RPM


Central nuts	368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGD 241 HP at 3800 RPM, 550 N⋅m at 1750 RPM


Central nuts	368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreM12


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

expand_morePropeller shaft intermediate bearing

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGC 201 HP at 3200 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1350 RPM


M10	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGD 241 HP at 3800 RPM, 550 N⋅m at 1750 RPM


M10	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGC 201 HP at 3200 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1350 RPM

expand_moreFront


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

expand_moreRear


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

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGD 241 HP at 3800 RPM, 550 N⋅m at 1750 RPM

expand_moreFront


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

expand_moreRear


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGC 201 HP at 3200 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1350 RPM


Central nuts	368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGD 241 HP at 3800 RPM, 550 N⋅m at 1750 RPM


Central nuts	368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreDifferential


Differential oil control screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle differential

expand_moreAt the subframe


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


Front axle differential oil drain plug	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Front axle differential oil filler plug	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential


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


Rear axle differential oil control screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Rear axle differential oil filler screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreSelector cable linkage


M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V12 5.9 L CCGA engines


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CJTC engines

expand_more0C8 gearbox M10 screws


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

expand_more0C8 gearbox M12 screws


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L CJTC engines


0C8 gearbox	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws.


All other modifications	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws


Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGC 201 HP at 3200 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1350 RPM	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CJMA 201 HP at 3200 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1350 RPM	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CATA 221 HP


09D gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
0C8 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.


Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGD 241 HP at 3800 RPM, 550 N⋅m at 1750 RPM	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CLZB 241 HP at 3800 RPM, 550 N⋅m at 1750 RPM	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CRCA 241 HP at 3800 RPM, 550 N⋅m at 1750 RPM	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 3.0 L CJTC 268 HP at 4750 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2250 RPM


0C8 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi gasoline V6 3.0 L CJWE 276 HP


0C8 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreAudi diesel V12 5.9 L CCGA 493 HP at 3750 RPM, 1000 N⋅m at 1750 RPM


0BQ gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


09D gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
0C8 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGear oil cooler lines

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CASA engines


At the gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
With transmission-oil cooler	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CATA engines


At the gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
With transmission-oil cooler	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V12 5.9 L CCGA engines


At the gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
On radiator	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGC 201 HP at 3200 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1350 RPM

expand_more0C8 gearbox


Overflow pipe	8.85 lbf⋅in8.85 lbf⋅in1 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGD 241 HP at 3800 RPM, 550 N⋅m at 1750 RPM

expand_more0C8 gearbox


Overflow pipe	8.85 lbf⋅in8.85 lbf⋅in1 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi diesel V12 5.9 L CCGA 493 HP at 3750 RPM, 1000 N⋅m at 1750 RPM

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


0BQ gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09D gearbox	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more6.0 TDI with diesel V12 5.9 L 493 HP at 3750 RPM, 1000 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.9–2014.5)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


0BQ gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


Gearbox oil filter cover	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V12 5.9 L CCGA engines


0C8 gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGD engines


0C8 gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


0C8 gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CATA 221 HP

expand_more0C8 gearbox


Locking screws	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Overflow pipe	8.85 lbf⋅in8.85 lbf⋅in1 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09D gearbox	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CASA 236 HP at 4000 RPM, 550 N⋅m at 2000 RPM

expand_more0C8 gearbox


Locking screws	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Overflow pipe	8.85 lbf⋅in8.85 lbf⋅in1 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09D gearbox	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGD 241 HP at 3800 RPM, 550 N⋅m at 1750 RPM

expand_more0C8 gearbox


Locking screws	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi diesel V8 4.1 L CCFA 335 HP at 4000 RPM, 760 N⋅m at 1750 RPM

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09D gearbox	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAudi diesel V12 5.9 L CCGA 493 HP at 3750 RPM, 1000 N⋅m at 1750 RPM


0C8 gearbox	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_more0C8 gearbox


Locking screws	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Overflow pipe	8.85 lbf⋅in8.85 lbf⋅in1 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


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

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGC engines


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 3.0 L CJGD engines


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreTransfer case


Transfer box bracket	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
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 2012 Audi Q7 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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