Mounting the 4.2L FSI Engine to Manual Transmission

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

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Item	Bolt	Nm
1 ¹⁾	M10 x 50 ²⁾	65
2 ¹⁾	M12 x 100 ³⁾	30 + 90°
3 to 6	M12 x 100 ³⁾	30 + 90°
7	M12 x 175 ³⁾	30 + 90°
8, 11	M10 x 60 ³⁾	15 + 90°
9, 10	M10 x 95 ³⁾	15 + 90°
A	Alignment sleeves for centering
also secures the starter. Steel bolt - do not replace Check if the aluminum bolts can be used again. Refer to Fig 2. If necessary, replace them.

Checking if the Aluminum Bolts -2 through 11- Can Be Used Again.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts Marked With An "X"

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Audi A4 from VIN 8K-9-066500, Audi A5 from VIN 8T-9-008000: The aluminum bolts 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-.
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 drive, which is inserted in to the vise, as illustrated.
Bolts marked with an "X" may not be used again .
Audi A4 through VIN 8K-9-066499: always replace the aluminum bolts.
Audi A5 through VIN 8T-9-007999: always replace the aluminum bolts.
There is no limit to the number of times the steel bolt can be used again.