NHTSA ID Number: 10203514
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRSB Audi
R8
TSB/Document Date: 2021-11-15
Summary
Quick reference specification book.
2014
R8/Spyder
Quick Reference
Specification Book
2014 Audi R8/Spyder
Quick Reference Specification Book
Table of Contents
General Information....................................................... 1
Decimal and Metric Equivalents............................................1
Tightening Torque..................................................................2
Warnings and Cautions.........................................................4
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION............................................ 9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location...........................9
VIN Decoder...........................................................................10
SALES CODES...............................................................11
Engine Codes......................................................................... 11
Transmission Codes............................................................... 11
VEHICLE LIFTING......................................................... 12
Hoist and Floor Jack Lifting Points.........................................12
ENGINES
Engine Mechanical – 4.2L CNDA................................. 13
General, Technical Data – 4.2L CNDA................................13
Engine Number Location........................................................13
Engine Data............................................................................14
Engine Assembly – 4.2L CNDA...........................................15
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................15
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 4.2L CNDA............................16
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Cylinder Block....16
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Guide Frame –
Version 1..........................................................................17
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Guide Frame –
Version 2..........................................................................18
Allocation of Main Bearing Shells, Used and Refaced
Crankshafts......................................................................19
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Guide Frame......20
Connecting Rod, Allocating with Connecting Rod Bearing
Shells to Crankshaft.........................................................21
Allocation of Connecting Rod Bearing Shell Thickness to
Crankshaft........................................................................22
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................23
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Vibration Damper Tightening Specification.............................24
Guide Frame Tightening Specifications..................................25
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................26
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................26
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................26
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................26
Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 4.2L CNDA..............................27
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................27
Compression Checking Specifications...................................28
Valve Dimensions...................................................................28
Left Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specification..................29
Right Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specification................29
Lower Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications............30
Spur Gear Unit Tightening Specification.................................31
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................32
Camshaft Guide Frame Tightening Specifications.................33
Left Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification................34
Right Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification..............34
Engine Lubrication – 4.2L CNDA.........................................35
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................35
Upper Oil Pan Tightening Specifications................................36
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications...........................................37
Cooling System – 4.2L CNDA.............................................38
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................38
Fuel Supply – 4.2L CNDA....................................................39
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................39
Exhaust System, Emission Controls – 4.2L CNDA..............40
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................40
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Tightening Specifications........41
Left Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications....................42
Right Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications..................43
Multiport Fuel Injection – 4.2L CNDA..................................44
Technical Data........................................................................44
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................44
Intake Manifold Tightening Specifications..............................45
Ignition – 4.2L CNDA...........................................................46
Ignition Technical Data...........................................................46
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................46
Engine Mechanical – 5.2L CTPA, CTYA...................... 47
General, Technical Data – 5.2L CTPA, CTYA......................47
Engine Number Location........................................................47
Engine Data............................................................................48
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Engine Assembly – 5.2L CTPA, CTYA.................................49
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................49
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Cylinder Block,
New Crankshaft................................................................50
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Guide Frame......51
Allocation of Main Bearing Shells, Used and Refaced
Crankshafts......................................................................52
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Guide Frame......53
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................53
Vibration Damper Tightening Specifications...........................54
Guide Frame Tightening Specifications..................................55
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................56
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................56
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................56
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................56
Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 5.2L CTPA, CTYA.....................57
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................57
Compression Checking Specifications...................................58
Valve Dimensions...................................................................59
Left Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications................60
Right Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications..............61
Lower Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications............62
Spur Gear Unit Tightening Specification.................................63
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................64
Camshaft Guide Frame Tightening Specifications.................65
Left Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification................66
Right Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification..............66
Engine Lubrication – 5.2L CTPA, CTYA..............................67
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................67
Oil Pump Tightening Specifications........................................68
Mounting Plate Tightening Specification.................................69
Upper Engine Oil Cooler Tightening Specifications................70
Cooling System – 5.2L CTPA, CTYA...................................71
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................71
Fuel Supply – 5.2L CTPA, CTYA.........................................72
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................72
Exhaust System, Emission Controls – 5.2L CTPA, CTYA...73
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................73
Left Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications....................74
Right Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications..................74
Multiport Fuel Injection – 5.2L CTPA, CTYA........................75
Technical Data........................................................................75
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................76
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Lower Intake Manifold Tightening Specification.....................77
Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Specifications....................78
Ignition – 5.2L CTPA, CTYA.................................................79
Ignition Technical Data...........................................................79
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................79
TRANSMISSIONS
Manual/Automatic Transmission – 086 (R Tronic).... 80
General, Technical Data – 086............................................80
Transmission Identification.....................................................80
Transmission Identification.....................................................81
Code Letters, Transmission Allocations, Ratios and
Equipment........................................................................82
Clutch – 086........................................................................83
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................83
Controls, Housing – 086......................................................84
Securing Transmission to Engine...........................................84
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................84
Rear Final Drive, Differential...............................................87
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................87
Manual/Automatic Transmission –
0BZA (S TRONIC)........................................................... 88
General, Technical Data – 0BZA.........................................88
Transmission Identification.....................................................88
Front Final Drive Identification................................................89
Transmission-Engine Allocation..............................................90
Clutch – 0BZA......................................................................90
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................90
Clutch Cover Tightening Specifications..................................91
Controls, Housing – 0BZA...................................................92
Securing Transmission to Engine...........................................92
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................93
Gears, Shafts– 0BZA...........................................................94
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................94
Mechatronic Cover Tightening Specification..........................95
DSG Transmission Mechatronic Tightening Specification......96
Oil Pan Tightening Specification.............................................97
Parking Lock Cover Tightening Specification.........................98
Tighten the Bolts on the Electrical/Hydraulic Parking Lock
Component in the Sequence Shown:...............................99
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Tighten the Bolts on the Electrical/Hydraulic Parking Lock
Component in the Sequence Shown:.............................100
Tighten the Bolts on the Electrical/Hydraulic Parking Lock
Component in the Sequence Shown:.............................101
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................102
CHASSIS
Suspension, Wheels, Steering.................................. 103
Front Suspension – General, Technical Data....................103
Wheel Bearing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position....................103
Front Suspension..............................................................104
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................104
Rear Suspension...............................................................105
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................105
Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment........................................106
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................106
Vehicle Alignment Specified Values,
All Wheel Drive..................................................................106
Steering.............................................................................108
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................108
Brake System.............................................................. 109
General, Technical Data....................................................109
Front Wheel Brakes – Technical Data..................................109
Rear Wheel Brakes – Technical Data................................... 110
Parking Brake – Technical Data........................................... 111
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)........................................... 111
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 111
Mechanical Components...................................................112
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 112
Hydraulic Components.....................................................113
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 113
Body..............................................................................114
Air Gap Body Dimensions................................................. 114
Front Gap Dimensions.......................................................... 114
Center Gap Dimensions....................................................... 115
Rear Gap Dimensions.......................................................... 116
Body Exterior.....................................................................117
Lock Carrier Tightening Specifications................................. 117
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Headlamp, Wheel Housing Liner and Radiator Brackets
Tightening Specifications............................................... 117
Front Fender Tightening Specifications................................ 117
Engine Compartment Trim, Lid and Side Panel Cover
Tightening Specifications............................................... 117
Front Lid Tightening Specifications....................................... 118
Upper Longitudinal Member and Rear Crossmember
Tightening Specifications............................................... 118
Door Tightening Specifications............................................. 118
Front Bumper Tightening Specifications............................... 119
Rear Bumper Tightening Specifications............................... 119
Door Door Window and Guide Tightening Specifications..... 119
Rear Spoiler Tightening Specifications................................. 119
Front Wheel Housing Liner Tightening Specification............120
Rear View Mirror Tightening Specifications..........................120
Strips and Trim Tightening Specifications.............................120
Convertible Top Tightening Specifications............................120
Body Interior......................................................................121
Storage Compartment and Armrest Tightening
Specifications.................................................................121
Instrument Panel Tightening Specifications..........................121
Passenger Protection Tightening Specifications..................122
Interior Trim Tightening Specifications..................................123
Seat Frames Tightening Specifications................................123
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning................ 124
General, Technical Data....................................................124
Refrigerant Oil Distribution...................................................124
Refrigerant R134a Vapor Pressure Table.............................124
Air Conditioning.................................................................125
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................125
Electrical System........................................................ 126
Communication Equipment...............................................126
Communication Tightening Specifications............................126
Electrical Equipment..........................................................126
Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control Tightening
Specifications.................................................................126
Instruments Tightening Specifications..................................127
Windshield Wiper/Washer Tightening Specifications............127
Exterior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications.............127
Interior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications...............128
Wiring Tightening Specifications...........................................128
Right A-Pillar Fuse Panel Tightening Specifications.............128
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Right A-Pillar Main Fuse Box Tightening Specifications.......129
Right Rear Connector Station Tightening Specifications......130
DTC Chart.................................................................... 131
Engine Code - CTPA, CTYA..............................................131
Fuel and Air Mixture,
Additional Emissions Regulations..................................131
Ignition System.....................................................................143
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................146
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................148
Control Module and Output Signals......................................149
Transmission........................................................................151
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................155
Ignition System.....................................................................161
DTC Chart.................................................................... 164
Engine Code - CNDA.........................................................164
Fuel and Air Mixture,
Additional Emissions Regulations..................................164
Ignition System.....................................................................172
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................175
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................175
Control Module and Output Signals......................................176
Transmission........................................................................179
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................182
Ignition System.....................................................................185
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................186
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General Information
General
Information
Decimal and Metric Equivalents
Distance/Length
To calculate: mm x 0.03937 = in.
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0.00008
0.00016
0.00024
0.00031
0.00039
0.00079
0.00118
0.00157
0.00197
0.00236
0.00276
0.00315
0.00354
0.00394
0.00787
0.01181
0.01575
0.01969
0.02362
0.02756
0.03150
0.03543
0.03937
0.07874
0.11811
0.15748
0.19685
0.23622
0.27559
0.31496
0.35433
0.39370
0.78740
1.18110
1.57480
1.96850
2.36220
2.75591
3.14961
3.54331
3.93701
mm
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0.03
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0.08
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0.0008
0.0012
0.0016
0.0020
0.0024
0.0028
0.0031
0.0035
0.0039
0.0079
0.0118
0.0157
0.0197
0.0236
0.0276
0.0315
0.0354
0.0394
0.0787
0.1181
0.1575
0.1969
0.2362
0.2756
0.3150
0.3543
0.3937
0.7874
1.1811
1.5748
1.9685
2.3622
2.7559
3.1496
3.5433
3.9370
mm
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0.3
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0.7
0.8
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