Tightening Specifications

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2018 Audi A6 Quattro, 2018 Audi A6, 2017 Audi A6 Quattro, 2017 Audi A6, and 2016 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Camshaft Timing Chains Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Tighten the bolts in the steps shown in the sequence:

For Steel Bolts

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specifications
1.	-1 to 6-	Install by hand all the way
2.	-1 to 6-	9 Nm

For Aluminum Bolts

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1 to 6-	Install by hand all the way
2.	-1 to 6-	4 Nm
3.	-1 to 6-	180° additional turn

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Both surfaces -arrows- must align.