Audi A6 - 2 (1997-2004) Torque Spec Settings
By Rudolf Stricker - Own work, Attribution
Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Audi A6 - 2 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.
Most-used torque settings for Audi A6 - 2
| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 50 | 37 |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 50 | 37 |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 50 | 37 |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 25 | 18 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 25 | 18 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 10 | 7 | At the cylinder head |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 20 | 15 | M8 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 25 | 18 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 25 | 18 |
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.
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- Production years: 1997 - 2004
- Generation: Second generation
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
All Torque Settings in Tables
engine torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 50 | 37 |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 50 | 37 |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 50 | 37 |
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| Oil pan | Oil sump | 45 | 33 | M10 |
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| Oil pan | Oil sump | 10 | 7 | M6 |
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| Oil pan | Oil sump | 15 | 11 | M7 |
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| Oil pan | Oil sump | 10 | 7 | Top part at the sealing flange |
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| Oil pan | Oil sump | 45 | 33 | Top part at the sealing flange |
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| Oil pan | Oil sump | 10 | 7 | Lower part |
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| Oil pan | Oil sump | 13 | 10 | On the engine block, M6 |
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| Oil pan | Oil sump | 16 | 12 | On the engine block, M7 |
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| Oil pan | Oil sump | 10 | 7 | M6 |
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| Oil pan | Oil sump | 15 | 11 | M7 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter housing | 25 | 18 |
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| Vacuum pump | Vacuum pump | 20 | 15 |
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| Vacuum pump | Vacuum pump | 20 | 15 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head screws | 60 | 44 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head screws | 35 | 26 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head screws | 40 | 30 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head screws | 60 | 44 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head screws | 40 | 30 |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 25 | 18 |
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| Glow plugs | Glow plugs | 15 | 11 |
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| Glow plugs | Glow plugs | 15 | 11 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 25 | 18 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 10 | 7 | At the cylinder head |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 20 | 15 | M8 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 25 | 18 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 25 | 18 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine mounting | 20 | 15 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine mounting | 20 | 15 |
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| Sensor | Lamda sensor | 50 | 37 |
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| Sensor | Lamda sensor | 50 | 37 |
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| Alternator | Alternator | 40 | 30 | M10 |
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| Alternator | Alternator | 25 | 18 | M8 |
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| Alternator | Alternator | 40 | 30 | M10 |
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| Alternator | Alternator | 25 | 18 | M8 |
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| Starter | Starter | 65 | 48 |
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| Starter | Starter | 65 | 48 |
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| Starter | Starter | 65 | 48 |
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| Starter | Starter | 65 | 48 |
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| Crankshaft | Vibration damper | 40 | 30 |
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| Crankshaft | Vibration damper | 35 | 26 | Class 10.9 |
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| Crankshaft | Vibration damper | 25 | 18 | Class 8.8 screws |
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| Crankshaft | Vibration damper | 40 | 30 |
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| Crankshaft | Vibration damper | 200 | 148 |
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| Water pump | Coolant pump | 15 | 11 |
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| Water pump | Coolant pump | 15 | 11 |
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| Water pump | Coolant pump | 15 | 11 |
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| Water pump | Coolant pump | 15 | 11 |
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| Water pump | Coolant pump | 15 | 11 |
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| Water pump | Coolant pump | 15 | 11 |
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| Fuel/Oil cooler | Oil cooler | 30 | 22 |
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| Air conditioning | Air-conditioning compressor | 22 | 16 |
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| Air conditioning | Air-conditioning compressor | 22 | 16 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 23 | 17 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 45 | 33 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 25 | 18 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 25 | 18 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 22 | 16 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 25 | 18 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 25 | 18 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 43 | 32 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 25 | 18 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 25 | 18 |
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| Valve cover | Valve cover | 10 | 7 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filter bracket | 10 | 7 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filter bracket | 25 | 18 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filter bracket | 10 | 7 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filter bracket | 25 | 18 |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Differential | Differential oil control screws | 25 | 18 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Wheel hub wheel bearing | 115 | 85 | M14 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Wheel hub wheel bearing | 80 | 59 | M16 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Wheel hub wheel bearing | 80 | 59 | Wheel bearing unit |
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| Clutch assembly | Clutch master cylinder | 20 | 15 |
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| Clutch assembly | Clutch pressure plate | 23 | 17 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Drive plate | 60 | 44 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Drive plate | 30 | 22 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel | 60 | 44 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel | 60 | 44 |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Tie rod end | Track rod end on stub axle | 45 | 33 | Aluminium stub axle |
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| Tie rod end | Track rod end on stub axle | 40 | 30 | Steel stub axle |
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| Tie rod end | Track rod end on stub axle | 5 | 4 | M8 |
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| Tie rod end | Track rod end on stub axle | 45 | 33 | Aluminium stub axle |
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| Tie rod end | Track rod end on stub axle | 40 | 30 | Steel stub axle |
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| Tie rod end | Track rod end on stub axle | 5 | 4 | M8 |
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| Steering rack | Steering gear | 67 | 49 |
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| Power steering | Servo steering pump | 25 | 18 |
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| Power steering | Servo steering pump | 25 | 18 |
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| Power steering | Servo steering pump | 25 | 18 |
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| Power steering | Servo steering pump | 25 | 18 |
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| Power steering | Servo steering pump | 25 | 18 |
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| Power steering | Servo steering pump | 25 | 18 |
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| Power steering | Servo steering pump | 25 | 18 |
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| Power steering | Servo steering pump | 25 | 18 |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold | 30 | 22 |
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| Catalytic converter | Catalytic converter | 30 | 22 | At the turbocharger |
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brakes torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Disc brake | Brake caliper | 25 | 18 | FN3 brake calipers |
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| Disc brake | Brake caliper | 30 | 22 | FNR-G60 brake calipers |
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| Disc brake | Brake caliper | 190 | 140 | HP2 brake calipers |
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| Disc brake | Brake caliper | 110 | 81 | Brembo brakes |
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| Disc brake | Brake caliper | 130 | 96 | M12 |
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| Disc brake | Brake caliper | 200 | 148 | M14 |
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| Disc brake | Brake caliper | 190 | 140 |
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| Brake line | Brake line | 17 | 13 | At the brake hose |
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| Brake line | Brake line | 15 | 11 | At the brake caliper |
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| Brake line | Brake line | 15 | 11 | At the brake hose |
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suspension torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Struts | Suspension strut | 23 | 17 | At the bearing pedestal |
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| Struts | Suspension strut | 90 | 66 | Bottom |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock-absorber piston rod | 60 | 44 |
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| Radius arm | Torque arm | 28 | 21 |
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| Radius arm | Torque arm | 45 | 33 |
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| Radius arm | Torque arm | 23 | 17 |
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| Radius arm | Torque arm | 45 | 33 |
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| Control arm | Lower transverse control arm | 70 | 52 | First stage |
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| Control arm | Lower transverse control arm | 110 | 81 | Aluminium stub axle |
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| Control arm | Lower transverse control arm | 100 | 74 | Steel stub axle |
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| Control arm | Lower transverse control arm | 70 | 52 | First stage |
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| Control arm | Lower transverse control arm | 110 | 81 | Aluminium stub axle |
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| Control arm | Lower transverse control arm | 100 | 74 | Steel stub axle |
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general torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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