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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2008A3 BASE, 2.0 E, AUTOMATIC DCTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 9 (CONTROLS, HOUSING - DIRECT SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 02E AWD)CONTROLS, HOUSINGSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCT
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Components | Bolt Size | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| Through 11.2009 | ||
| Cover Plate, Nut | 9 | |
| Disengaging Spring | 3.5 | |
| Locating Plate | 3.5 | |
| Mounting Bracket (for selector lever cable on transmission) | 23 | |
| Selector Lever Cable | 13 | |
| Selector Mechanism Function Unit, Nut | 8 | |
| From 12.2009 | ||
| Cable Mounting Bracket for Selector Lever Cable | 23 | |
| Selector Mechanism Function Unit, Nut | 8 | |
| All | ||
| Bevel Box, Filling and Inspection Plug | 15 | |
| Bevel Box, Oil Drain Plug | 60 | |
| Final Drive Support1 | 40 + 90° | |
| Engine Support Bolt to Engine | 40 | |
| Filter Housing | 20 | |
| Overflow Tube | 3 | |
| Gear Oil Inspection Plug | 45 | |
| Oil Drain Plug, Only Early Constructions | 45 | |
| Pendulum Support (pendulum support to subframe)1 | 100 + 90° | |
| Pendulum Support to Transmission 1 | 40 + 90° | |
| Transmission Oil Cooler 1 | 20 + 45° | |
| Transmission Mount (transmission mount to body)1 | 40 + 90° | |
| Transmission Mount (transmission mount to transmission support)1 | 60 + 90° | |
| Bracket, Nut (for selector lever cable) | 13 | |
| Drive Axle Heat Shield to Transmission | 20 | |
| Selector Mechanism Function Unit | 3.5 | |
| Selector Mechanism Function Unit, Nut | 10 | |
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Mounting, Transmission to 4-cylinder 2.0L TFSI Engine:
| Item | Bolt | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 3 1) | M12x55 | 80 |
| 2, 4 | Starter mount, refer to Removal and Installation | |
| 5 | M12x65 | 80 |
| 6, 7, 8 | M10x50 | 40 |
| 9 | M12 x 70 | 80 |
| 10 | M12x55 | 80 |
| A | Alignment sleeves for centering | |
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Mounting Transmission to 6-cylinder 3.2L Engine:
| Item | Bolt | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 3, 6 | M12x55 | 80 |
| 2, 4 | Starter mount, refer to Removal and Installation | |
| 5, 10 | M12x65 | 80 |
| 7, 8 | M10x50 | 40 |
| 9 | M10x45 | 40 |
| A | Alignment sleeves for centering | |
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When to See a Mechanic
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.