Mounting the Transmission to the 3.2L FSI Engine

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Fig 1: Checking If Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Item

Bolt

M10 x 50 ¹⁾

2 through 6

M12 x 100 ^{3) 4)}

30 + 90°

M12 x 125 ^{2) 3)}

30 + 90°

8, 11

M10x60 ^{2) 3)}

15 + 90°

9, 10

M10 x 95 ^{2) 3)}

15 + 90°

Alignment sleeves for centering

Bolt strength rating 10.9. There is no limit to the number of times the steel bolt can be used again.
Audi A4 through VIN 8K-9A-066499, Audi A5 through VIN. 8T-9A-007999: replace the aluminum bolts.
Audi A4 from VIN 8K-9A-066500, Audi A5 from VIN 8T-9A-008000: the aluminum bolts may be used two times ⁽¹⁾, ⁽²⁾.

⁽¹⁾	Audi A4 from VIN 8K-9A-066500, Audi A5 from VIN 8T-9A-008000: the aluminum bolts -2 through 11- may be used two times. Therefore, the bolts must be marked with two notches "X" made by a chisel after they have be used the first time -arrow-.

⁽²⁾	To prevent damaging the bolts when marking them, do not clamp them in a vise. Insert the bolt using a 14 mm socket with a 1/2 inch drive, which is inserted in to the vise, as illustrated (See Fig 2).

Bolts marked with an "X" may not be used again.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts Marked With An "X"
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC