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Torque specifications

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Component Nm
Bolts/nuts M6 9
M8 20  
M10 40  
    M12 65
Except for the following:  
Drive plate to torque converter 85 1)
Retainer for exhaust pipe strap 23
Heat shield above drives axles to transmission 23
Heat shield for drive shaft to transmission cover 25
Bracket for noise insulation to subframe 10
  • 1) Replace bolts. Only use original Audi-VW bolts .
Fig 1: Identifying Engine/Transmission Threaded Connections
GW00018132Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Securing engine/transmission

Item Bolt Nm
1 M10x80 1) 65
2 M12x90 65
3 M12x105 65
4, 5 M12x100 65
6 M12x125 65
7 M12x170 65
8, 9, 10 M10x80 45
A Alignment sleeves for centering
  • 1) Bolt strength rating 10.9.
Fig 2: Tunnel Cross Member Bolts
GW00029379Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Tunnel cross member to chassis

Component Nm
Tunnel cross member to body - arrows  - 40
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