Transmission Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
Additional lubricant such as engine oil or transmission fluid may be used, but do not use graphite lubricant.
Do not use any ungreased parts.
Tightening specification tolerance ± 15%.
| Component | Nm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolts and nuts | M6 | 9 | |
| M7 | 15 | ||
| M8 | 20 | ||
| M10 | 40 | ||
| M12 | 65 | ||
-- Tighten the heat shield bolts -arrows- to 23 Nm.
S tronic Transmission to 6-Cylinder Gasoline Engine
| Item | Bolt | Nm | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1) | M10x50 2) | 65 | ||||
| 2 1) , 3, 4 to 6 | M12x100 3) | 30 + 90° | ||||
| 7 | M12x125 3) | 30 + 90° | ||||
| 8 | M10x60 3) | 15 + 90° | ||||
| 9, 10 | M10x60 3) | 15 + 90° | ||||
| A | Alignment sleeve for centering | |||||
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S tronic Transmission to the 8-Cylinder Gasoline Engine (RS5, RS4)
| Item | Bolt | Nm | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1) | M10x50 2) | 65 | ||||
| 2, 1) , 3, 4, 5, and 6 | M12x100 3) | 30 + 90° | ||||
| 7 4) | M12 x 175 3) | 30 + 90° | ||||
| 8, 9, 10 | M10x60 3) | 15 +90° | ||||
| A | Alignment sleeve for centering | |||||
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- Bolts must be marked with two notches "X" made by a chisel after they have be used the first time -arrow-.
- Bolts marked with an "X" may not be used again.