Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Bolt Size Nm
Bracket for Selector Lever Cable, Nut   13
Cover for the Selector Mechanism Function Unit, Nut (1)   9
Final Drive Support (1)   40 + 90°
Housing for Transmission Oil Filter   20
Inspection Plug   45
Locking Plate   3.5
Locking Spring   3.5
Mounting Bracket for selector lever cable on transmission   23
Oil Drain Plug   45
Overflow Pipe   3
Pendulum Support (1), (2)
    40 + 90°
    100 + 90°
Selector Mechanism Function Unit, Nut   10
Selector Mechanism Function Unit, Nut from 11.2009   8
Transmission Fluid Cooler (1)   20 + 45°
Transmission Mount (1), (3)
    40 + 90°
    60 + 90°
(1) Always replace
(2) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT OVERVIEW  and see items -2 and 13-
(3) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT OVERVIEW  and see items -14 and 15-

Attaching the Transmission to a 2.0L TFSI Engine 

Fig 1: Identifying Direct Shift Automatic Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts
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Item Bolt Nm
1, 3, 10 M12x55 80
5, 9 M12x70 80
6, 7, 8 M10x50 40
2, 4 Starter mount, refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation
A Alignment sleeves for centering

Attaching the Transmission to a 2.0L TDI CR Engine 

Fig 2: Identifying Direct Shift Automatic Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts
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Item Bolt Nm
1, 3, 10 M12x55 80
5 M12x65 80
6 M12x50 80
7, 8 M10x50 40
9 M12x70 80
2, 4 Starter mount, refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation
A Alignment sleeves for centering
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