NHTSA ID Number: 10203514
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRSB Audi R8
TSB/Document Date: 2021-11-15
Summary
Quick reference specification book.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Controls, Housing – 086
Securing Transmission to Engine
Item
1, 2, 7, 8
3 to 6
9
A
Component
Fastener
M10
M10
M10 x 175
Alignment sleeves for centering
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener
size
Back-up lamp switch
Bearing housing
Hex socket bolt
Bearing housing grooved nut 4)
Center console bracket
Cover bracket
R tronic shift actuator bracket on the transmission
- Upper bolts
- Lower bolt
Transmission hydraulic pump (V387) bracket
Cable mounting bracket
Clamp nut
Clutch actuator valve (N255)
Clutch housing grooved nut 4)
Hydraulic oil reservoir cover
84
Nm
45
65
45
Nm
20
30
24
100
10
22
10
18
24
20
5
3.6
100
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Fastener
size
Selector lever transmission range display (Y5) cover
Drain plug 3)
End cover
Front air duct
Front transmission oil line
Front transmission oil line bracket
Front transmission oil line-to-thermostat
Front transmission oil line-to-transmission oil cooler
Gear selection valve 1 (N284)
Gear selection valve 2 (N285)
Gear selection valve 3 (N286)
Gear recognition sensor (G604)
Gear recognition sensor 2 (G616)
Heat shield
Hydraulic oil reservoir
Hydraulic pressure line
- Bolt
- Union nut
- Banjo bolt
Hydraulic pressure sensor (G270)
Left transmission support
- Bolt
- Nut
Locking plate
Mechanical hydraulic pump
Mount 4)
Selector housing mounting plate
Oil check plug (only on new transmission
versions)
Oil drain plug
Oil fill plug
Pressure reservoir
R tronic shift actuator
M6
M8
Rear transmission oil line (banjo bolt)
Rear transmission oil line nut
Retaining clamp
- Nut
- Bolt
Reverse gear wheel nut 1)
Right transmission support
- Bolt
- Upper nut
- Lower nut
-
Nm
3
8
35
10
10
20
20
25
3.6
3.6
3.6
3.6
3.6
10
10
Manual/Auto Trans. –
086 (R tronic)
Component
10
24
25
15
20
80
10
5.5
15
20
50
50
50
55
10
24
25
10
8
8
100
20
25
80
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Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont’d)
Component
Fastener
size
-
Roller bearing nut 1)
Securing plate
Selector gear for reverse gear, nut 1)
Selector relay lever
5th and 6th gears shift fork 4)
Selector lever handle to the selector lever
Selector lever sensor system control
module (J587)
Shift housing nut
Shift lever guide
Shift mechanism housing
Shift relay lever
Shift unit
Thermostat bracket
Transmission Control Module (TCM)-to-bracket
Transmission housing
Transmission hydraulic pump (V387)
Transmission Input Speed (RPM) sensor
(G182) 2)
Transmission mounts
Transmission oil cooler 3)
Upper section of the housing
1)
2)
3)
4)
-
Nm
160
25
100
30
15
8
3
-
55
5
18
30
10
20
9
30
10
9
-
40
10
20
3
Replace fastener(s).
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Transmission Fluid Cooler
Overview, items 2, 3, 6 and 8.
Install with sealing compound AMV 188 001 02.
Secure with locking fluid D 197 300 A2.
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Rear Final Drive, Differential
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Driveshaft bracket
Driveshaft flange nut
Driveshaft motor nut 1)
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter
bracket
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter
bracket (left flange shaft)
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter
bracket (right flange shaft)
Final drive cover
Flange shaft 4)
Oil filler plug
Front crossmember
To front final drive
Gear carrier
3)
Left drive axle heat shield
Right drive axle heat shield
Lock plate
Rear crossmember
Bolt
Nut
Transmission driveshaft nut 1) 2)
1)
2)
3)
4)
Fastener
size
-
Nm
20
170
170
10
-
10
M6
M8
-
10
25
35
25
30
-
55
95
26
30
20
20
30
-
20
40
100
Manual/Auto Trans. –
086 (R tronic)
Components
Replace fastener(s).
Peen after tightening.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Transmission Driveshaft Overview,
items 8 and 9.
Insert with locking fluid AMV 185 101 A1.
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Manual/Automatic
Transmission – 0BZA (S TRONIC)
General, Technical Data – 0BZA
Transmission Identification
The transmission characteristics can be found on top of
and under the transmission next to the oil pan (Æ 1).
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Manual/Auto Trans. –
0BZA (S tronic)
Front Final Drive Identification
Arrow A: 0AZ = transmission type identification
Arrow B: KFC = transmission code
Arrow C: 001055 = serial number
NOTE: The transmission code letters are also included on
the vehicle data label. Installed location for the vehicle data
label.Refer to the Maintenance Procedures Rep. Gr. 03.
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Transmission-Engine Allocation
7-Speed R tronic Transmission
Transmission
Allocation
0BZ AWD
Code letters
NXZ
Type
Audi
R8 from MY 2007
Engine
4.2L FSI - 316 kW
5.2L FSI - 386 kW
5.2L FSI - 404 kW
Refer to the Parts Catalog for the following information:
• Axle and gear ratios
• Front final drive allocation
Clutch – 0BZA
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Clutch hub-to-transmission housing bolts 1) 2)
Mount-to-dual clutch bolt 1)
1)
2)
Nm
15 plus an
additional 60°
turn
6 plus an
additional 190°
(¼ turn)
Replace fastener(s).
Tighten in a diagonal sequence.
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Step
1
1)
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 12 in sequence 1)
Nm
Hand-tighten
2
Tighten bolts 1 through 12 in sequence
6
3
Tighten bolts 1 through 12 in sequence
an additional
45° (⅛ turn)
Install by hand evenly until the bolt head contact the clutch cover.
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Manual/Auto Trans. –
0BZA (S tronic)
Clutch Cover Tightening Specifications
Controls, Housing – 0BZA
Securing Transmission to Engine
Item
1, 2, 7, 8
3 to 6
9 2)
A
1)
2)
92
Fastener
M10 x 60 1)
M12 x 75 1)
M10 x 100 1)
Alignment sleeves for centering
Nm
45
65
45
Aluminum bolts may be used two times.
With anti-twist mechanism.
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
Bolts and nuts
Anti-Twist mechanism nut
ATF cooler on the transmission-totransmission housing 1)
Fastener
size
Nm
M6
M7
M8
M10
M12
-
9
15
20
40
65
10
10 plus an
additional 30°
turn
20
3 plus an
additional 45°
(⅛ turn)
3 plus an
additional 45°
(⅛ turn)
60
32
Bracket for the ATF pipe
Bracket for the electrical wire 1)
-
Clutch temperature sensor 2 1)
-
Crossmember-to-transmission mount
Drain and check plug in the transmission
wheel set
Engine speed sensor 1)
-
Filter cover
Front air duct
Front ATF pipes-to-ATF cooler
- Bolt
- Nut
Front ATF pipe union nut
Impact element-to-crossmember
Oil drain plug for the differential 1)
Oil drain plug in the oil pan 1)
Oil drain plug near the gearshift rails
Oil drain plug near the Mechatronic
Overflow pipe
Rear ATF pipes 4)
- Bolt
- Bolt
Rear ATF pipes 3)
- Bolt
- Bolt
Selector lever handle attached-to-selector
lever
-
-
-
Manual/Auto Trans. –
0BZA (S tronic)
Component
3 plus an
additional 45°
(⅛ turn)
40
10
8
5
23
40
15
8
15
20
0.9
8
20
-
10
20
8
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Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont’d)
Component
Selector lever transmission range display
cover
Shift mechanism housing
Transmission input speed sensor/clutch oil
temperature sensor 1 1)
Transmission mount-to-transmission
support
Transmission support 2)
- Bolt
- Bolt
- Nut
1)
2)
3)
4)
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TSB/Document ID: QRSB Audi R8
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MFR Communication Date: 2013-09-01
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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