Tightening torques
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Audi A4, 2005 Audi A4, 2004 Audi A4, and 2003 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- The tightening torques listed in this section apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated, or black-finished nuts and bolts.
- Additional lubricant such as engine or transmission oil may be used, but do not use graphite lubricant.
- Do not use degreased parts.
- Tolerance for tightening torques is ± 15%.
Engine/transmission mountings (manual transmission)
| Item | Bolt | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 3, 4 | M12 x 67 | 65 |
| 2, 6 | M12 x 90 | 65 |
| 5, 11 | M12 x 110 | 65 |
| 7... 10 | M10 x 45 | 45 |
A: Dowel sleeves for centering
Engine/transmission mountings (automatic transmission)
| Item | Bolt | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 8, 9, 10 | M10 x 45 | 45 |
| 2, 3, 4, 11 | M12 x 67 | 65 |
| 5 | M12 x 110 | 65 |
| 6 | M12 x 90 | 65 |
| 7 | M10 x 60 | 45 |
A: Dowel sleeves for centering
| Component | Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Bolts/nuts | M6 | 10 |
| M8 | 20 | |
| M10 | 45 | |
| M12 | 65 | |
| except the following: | ||
| Engine mount to subframe | 25 | |
| Engine support to engine mount | 25 | |
| Drive plate to | ||
| Torque converter | M10 x1 | 85 |
| Catalytic converter to turbocharger | 30 | |
| Brackets for ATF lines | 10 | |
| Power steering pump to bracket | 25 | |
| Pulley to power steering pump | 25 | |
| Pulley to coolant pump | 25 | |
| Viscous fan to bearing | 45 | |
| Air conditioning compressor to bracket | 25 | |
| Component | Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Drain plug to coolant pump | 30 | |
| Torque reaction support stop to torque reaction support bracket | 28 | |
| Hose clamps for coolant hoses | 2 | |
| Hose clamps for air hoses | 3.5 | |