Specifications Index

2010 Audi A8 QuattroSECTION Specifications Index

& Procedures >> Specifications Index Specifications Index NOTE: Specifications for the 6.0L engine apply to the BSB type engine only. The BSB engine application is 2005-07 and 2009. SPECIFICATIONS INDEX System Specification/Procedure Air Conditioning Service A/C REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, SERVICING CAPACITIES Torque A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (8-CYL FSI ENGINE) COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (10-CYL ENGINE) COMPRESSOR, REMOVING FROM BRACKET AND RE-INSTALLING (12-CYL ENGINE) Axle Nut/Hub Nut Front WHEEL BEARING HOUSING AND WHEEL BEARING UNIT Rear REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW Battery BATTERY, TESTING Brakes Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING BRAKING SYSTEM Disc Brakes GENERAL, TECHNICAL DATA Torque BRAKES - MECHANICAL COMPONENTS BRAKES - HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS Charging Generator GENERATOR, TESTING AND SERVICING Torque 4.2L 4.2L MPI (BFM - 2004-06) 4.2L FSI (BVJ - 2007-09) 5.2L 5.2L FSI 6.0L (BSB Engine) 6.0L Drive Belts Adjustment & Belt Routing 4.2L RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (BFM - 2004-06) RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (BVJ - 2007-09) 5.2L RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 6.0L (BSB Engine) RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING Engine Cooling General Service Specifications 4.2L COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING (BFM - 2004-06) COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING (BVJ - 2007-09) 5.2L COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING 6.0L (BSB Engine) COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING Radiator Cap Pressure 1.4-1.6 Bar Thermostat R & I 4.2L COOLANT THERMOSTAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CHECKING (BFM - 2004-06) MAP CONTROLLED ENGINE COOLING THERMOSTAT F265, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (BVJ - 2007-09) 5.2L THERMOSTAT HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 6.0L (BSB Engine) COOLANT THERMOSTAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING Water Pump R & I 4.2L COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (BFM - 2004-06) COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (BVJ - 2007-09) 5.2L COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 6.0L (BSB Engine) COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING Engine Mechanical 4.2L Compression COMPRESSION PRESSURES, CHECKING (BFM - 2004-06) COMPRESSION PRESSURE, MEASURING (BVJ - 2007-09) Oil Pressure BFM - 2004-06: At Idle: Min. 1.0 Bar At 2000 RPM: Min. 3.5 Bar BVJ - 2007-09: At Idle: Min. 1.5 Bar At 2000 RPM: Min. 3.5 Bar Overhaul ENGINE, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING (BFM - 2004-06) ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK (BVJ - 2007-09) Torque See Appropriate Procedure 5.2L Compression COMPRESSION, CHECKING Oil Pressure At Idle: Min. 1.5 Bar At 2000 RPM: Min. 3.5 Bar Overhaul 13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK Torque See Appropriate Procedure 6.0L (BSB Engine) Compression NA Oil Pressure At Idle: Min.0.8 Bar At 2000 RPM: Min.3.0 Bar Max: 7.0 Bar Overhaul ENGINE, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING Torque See Appropriate Procedure Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque 60 Nm + 90° Fuel System Pressure Specification 4.2L BFM: Approx: 3.5 Bar BVJ: Approx: 4.5 to 6.5 Bar (Before high-pressure pump) 5.2L Approx: 5.0 to 7.0 Bar (Before high-pressure pump) 6.0L (BSB Engine) Approx: 4.0 Bar Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 4.2L FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND HOLDING PRESSURE, CHECKING (BFM - 2004-06) FUEL PRESSURE AND RESIDUAL PRESSURE BEFORE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, CHECKING (BVJ - 2007-09) 5.2L FUEL PRESSURE AND RESIDUAL PRESSURE BEFORE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, CHECKING 6.0L (BSB Engine) FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND RESIDUAL PRESSURE, CHECKING Ignition Firing Order & Cylinder Identification 4.2L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER INDENTIFICATION 5.2L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER INDENTIFICATION 6.0L (BSB Engine) FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER INDENTIFICATION Ignition Wires (Resistance) Coil-On-Plug Ignition Wires (Routing) Coil-On-Plug Spark Plug 4.2L IGNITION, TECHNICAL DATA (BFM - 2004-06) TEST DATA (BVJ - 2007-09) 5.2L SPARK PLUG TEST DATA 6.0L (BSB Engine) TECHNICAL DATA, SPARK PLUGS Starting Starter/Torque 4.2L MPI (BFM - 2004-06) 4.2L FSI (BVJ - 2007-09) 5.2L FSI 6.0L MPI Wheel Alignment Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS Torque FRONT - WHEEL BEARING HOUSING AND WHEEL BEARING UNIT, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW REAR - SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW Wheel & Tire Wheel Lug Nut Torque 120 Nm

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