Fastener Tightening Specifications

2005 Audi A6 3.2 TSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Components Bolt Size Nm
Torque bracket   40
Engine mount bracket
Nut   40
Bolt   75
Engine support
    40
    40
Bolts/nuts
  M6 9
  M8 20
  M10 40
  M12 65
Exceptions:
Fuel hose to fuel line   22
Hose clamps 9 mm wide   3
Hose clamps 13 mm wide   5.5
Drive plate to torque converter   85 1)
B+ terminal to starter   16
  • 1) Replace ribbed bolts; only use original equipment bolts.

Engine/Multtronic Transmission, Fastening 

Fig 1: Engine To Transmission Fasteners And Alignment Sleeves -A-
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Item Bolt 1) Nm
1, 7 M10x100 65 2)
2 M12x120 65
3, 5 M12x100 65
4, 6 M12x95 65
8, 9, 10 M10x70 45
A Alignment sleeves for centering
  • 1) Replace engine/transmission securing bolts.
  • 2) Bolt class 10.9.

Engine/Automatic Transmission 09L, Fastening 

Fig 2: Engine To Transmission Fasteners And Alignment Sleeves -A-
GWWA10-10069Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
Item Bolt Nm
1 M10x100 65 1)
2, 6 M12x120 65
3, 4, 5 M12x105 65
7 M12x130 65
8, 9, 10 M10x80 45
A Alignment sleeves for centering
  • 1) Bolt class 10.9.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.