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 50 37
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 10 7 At the cylinder head
  • 1.9L Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15 M8
  • 1.9L Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
 unverified source

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

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 50 37
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter housing 25 18
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
 unverified source
Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 60 44
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
 unverified source
Glow plugs Glow plugs 15 11
  • 1.9L Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 10 7 At the cylinder head
  • 1.9L Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15 M8
  • 1.9L Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
 unverified source
Sensor Lamda sensor 50 37
  • 1.9L Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
 unverified source
Crankshaft Vibration damper 40 30
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • V8
  • AFY
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 25 18
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
 unverified source

drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate 60 44
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
 unverified source
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel 60 44
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Track rod end on stub axle 45 33 Aluminium stub axle
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
  • Front
 unverified source
Tie rod end Track rod end on stub axle 40 30 Steel stub axle
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
  • Front
 unverified source
Tie rod end Track rod end on stub axle 5 4 M8
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
  • Front
 unverified source
Power steering Servo steering pump 25 18
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
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exhaust torque settings

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

brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Brake caliper 25 18 FN3 brake calipers
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
  • Front
 unverified source
Disc brake Brake caliper 30 22 FNR-G60 brake calipers
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
  • Front
 unverified source
Disc brake Brake caliper 130 96 M12
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
  • Front
 unverified source
Disc brake Brake caliper 200 148 M14
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
  • Front
 unverified source
Brake line Brake line 17 13 At the brake hose
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
  • Front
 unverified source
Brake line Brake line 15 11 At the brake caliper
  • 1.8L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • AFY
  • Front
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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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