Fastener Tightening Specifications

2007 Audi RS4 Quattro Sedan (8EC) V8-4.2L (BNS)SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications





Fastener Tightening Specifications





Engine/transmission, fastening









Cylinder head

Use new cylinder head bolts and tighten by hand








Intake manifold





1st step 5 Nm
2nd step 9 Nm
3rd step 9 Nm

Camshaft guild frame

Tighten the guide frame bolts by hand evenly in the sequence 1 through 24





Fasten guide frame bolts in sequence 24 to 1 until they stop





Exhaust manifold








- Pre-tighten the nuts in the sequence - 1 to 6 - to 20 Nm.
- Pre-tighten the nuts in the sequence - 1 to 6 - to 30 Nm.

Guide frame-main bearings








Connecting rod bolt 40 Nm plus 120°

Vibration Damper








Oil Pump 8 Nm plus 90°

Dual Mass Flywheel





Coolant pump to housing 9 Nm
Coolant pump to oil pan 9 Nm
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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