Transmission Tightening Specifications

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

Fig 1: Drive Axle Heat Shield & Bolts

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-- Tighten the heat shield bolts -arrows- to 23 Nm.

S tronic Transmission to 6-Cylinder Gasoline Engine

Fig 2: Checking If Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

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Item

Bolt

1 ¹⁾

M10x50 ²⁾

2 ¹⁾ , 3, 4 to 6

M12x100 ³⁾

30 + 90°

M12x125 ³⁾

30 + 90°

M10x60 ³⁾

15 + 90°

9, 10

M10x60 ³⁾

15 + 90°

Alignment sleeve for centering

Mount the auxiliary adapter
Bolt strength rating 10.9. There is no limit to the number of times steel bolts may be used.
The aluminum bolts may be used 2 times ⁽¹⁾, ⁽²⁾.

⁽¹⁾	The aluminum bolts -2 through 10- can be used twice. Therefore, the bolts must be marked with two notches "X" made by a chisel after they have be used the first time -arrow- (See Fig 4).

⁽²⁾	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.

S tronic Transmission to the 8-Cylinder Gasoline Engine (RS5, RS4)

Fig 3: Checking If Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

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Item

Bolt

1 ¹⁾

M10x50 ²⁾

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°

Alignment sleeve for centering

Mount the auxiliary adapter
Bolt strength rating 10.9 There is no limit to the number of times the steel bolt can be used again.
Aluminum bolts can be used twice ⁽¹⁾, ⁽²⁾.
Vehicles with electro-mechanical power steering: with nut and washer. Counterhold the nut when loosening and tightening.

⁽¹⁾	The aluminum bolts -2 through 10- can be used twice. Therefore, the bolts must be marked with two notches "X" made by a chisel after they have be used the first time -arrow- (See Fig 4).

⁽²⁾	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 must be marked with two notches "X" made by a chisel after they have be used the first time -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts Marked With An "X"
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Bolts marked with an "X" may not be used again.