Oil Pan Overview

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi TT and 2008 Audi TT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

If large quantities of metal particles or other deposits (caused, for example, by partial seizure of the crankshaft or connecting rod damage) are found in the engine oil, the oil passages must be cleaned thoroughly and the oil cooler replaced in order to prevent further damage from occurring.

Oil pressure, checking, refer to OIL PRESSURE AND OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, CHECKING .

Viscosity classes and oil specifications, refer to Fluid Capacity Tables.

Oil system capacity, refer to Fluid Capacity Tables.

Balance shaft module, oil pump, refer to BALANCE SHAFT MODULE WITH OIL PUMP OVERVIEW

Oil filter bracket, refer to OIL FILTER BRACKET OVERVIEW

Fig 1: Lubrication System Components, Assembly Overview Part I

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Bolt
- Tightening sequence, refer to Fig 3
Oil Dipstick
- Oil level must not be above the max. mark!
Guide Tube for Oil Dipstick
Guide Tube
Intermediate Plate
Balance Shaft Module with Oil Pump
- With pressure relief valve 12 bar
- Pay attention to alignment sleeves, refer to BALANCE SHAFT MODULE WITH OIL PUMP OVERVIEW
- Balance shaft module with oil pump, assembly overview, refer to BALANCE SHAFT MODULE WITH OIL PUMP OVERVIEW
- Removing and installing, refer to BALANCE SHAFT MODULE WITH OIL PUMP
Bolt
- Replace
- Note different length of bolts, refer to Figure
- Tightening sequence, refer to Figure
Bolt
- Tightening sequence, refer to Fig 2
Oil Pan
- Clean sealing surface before installing
- Removing and installing, refer to OIL PAN
Bolt
- Tightening sequence, refer to Fig 2
Seal
- Rolled onto OIL PAN OVERVIEW.
Oil Drain Plug
- Replace
- 30 Nm
- With permanent sealing ring
Chain Sprocket
Bolt
- 10 Nm
Protective Cap
Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-
Seal
- Replace
- Oil before assembling
Bolt
- Replace
- 20 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
Chain Guard
Chain
Sealing Flange, Front
- Must sit on alignment pins
  Removing and installing, refer to FRONT SEALING FLANGE

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the oil pan/cylinder block bolts -1 through 20- in a diagonal sequence to 5 Nm.

-- Tighten the oil pan/transmission bolts -arrows- to 40 Nm.

-- Tighten the oil pan/cylinder block bolts in a diagonal sequence to 15 Nm.

Fig 3: Fastening Bolts In Specified Order

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