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 specs for Audi A6 - 2

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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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

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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Oil pan Oil sump 45 33 M10
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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Oil pan Oil sump 10 7 M6
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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Oil pan Oil sump 15 11 M7
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 60 44
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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Alternator Alternator 40 30 M10
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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Alternator Alternator 25 18 M8
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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Crankshaft Vibration damper 40 30
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • V8
  • AEB
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Water pump Coolant pump 15 11
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 23 17
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Servo steering pump 25 18
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 30 22
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter 30 22 At the turbocharger
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AEB
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a A6 - 2

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