Timing chain lower cover tightening sequence
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi A8, 2009 Audi A8, 2008 Audi A8, and 2007 Audi A8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Replace M6 bolts - 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 - and - arrows -.
- Tighten bolts in 6 stages as follows:
- Insert bolts - arrows - with locking compound and pre-tighten to 5 Nm.
- Tighten bolts - 1 to 13 - in diagonal sequence to 8 Nm.
- Tighten bolts - arrows - to 8 Nm.
- Tighten M8 bolts - 2, 4, 8, 9, 10 - in a diagonal sequence to 22 Nm.
- Rotate M6 bolts - 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 - an additional 90° (1 /4 turn) in a diagonal sequence.
- Tighten bolts - arrows - an additional 90° (1 /4 turn).