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NHTSA ID Number: 10205697

Manufacturer Communication Number: Audi

TSB/Document Date: 2021-12-27


Summary

Quick reference specification book.


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WA1 = Audi - Europe: Multi-Purpose
Vehicle (M.V.P)
WUA = quattro GmbH - Germany:
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Model (7&8)

2014 Audi VIN Decoder

Series:

September 2013

Vehicle
Identification

Vehicle Data Label

The vehicle data label (Æ) is located on the left side
of the spare wheel well. The vehicle data label is
also in the customer’s maintenance booklet.

Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book

September 2013

11

Sales Codes
Engine Codes
CAED
CTUA
CPNB
CEUC

2.0L 4-cylinder
3.0L 6-cylinder
3.0L 6-cylinder (TDI CR)
4.0L 8-cylinder

Transmission Codes
0AW
0BK
0B5

12

Continuously variable transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
S tronic transmission

AudieBay logo A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book

September 2013

Vehicle Lifting

Sales
Codes

Front and Rear Mounting Points

Vehicle
Lifting

Position the lift pads on the plastic mounts
(Æ) found on the underbody.
NOTE: The plastic mounts (Æ) are easy to locate because
there are arrow symbols stamped into the side sill panel
(depending on the vehicle equipment level).

Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book

September 2013

13

Engine Mechanical – 2.0L CAED
General, Technical Data
Engine Number Location

The engine number (engine code and serial
number) (Æ) is located on the left side of the vehicle
where the engine/transmission are joined.

14

AudieBay logo A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book

September 2013

Engine Data
Code letters
Displacement
liter
Output
kW at RPM
Torque
Nm at RPM
Bore
Diameter in mm
Stroke
mm
Compression ratio
RON
Injection system/ignition system
Ignition sequence
Knock control
Turbocharger, Supercharger
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Variable intake manifold
Variable valve timing
Secondary Air Injection (AIR)
1)

CAEB
1.984
155 @ 6000
350 @ 1500
82.5
92.8
9.6
95 1)
FSI
1-3-4-2
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No

Unleaded RON 91 is also permitted but performance is reduced.

Engine Assembly – 2.0L CAED
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Bolts and nuts

Engine mount 1)

Fastener
size
M6
M7
M8
M10
M12
-

Engine mount retaining plate
Engine support
Heat shield
Hydraulic line bracket nut
Retaining plate
Subframe-to-retaining plate
1)

-

Nm
9
15
20
40
60
90 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
20
40
10
9
20
55

Replace fastener(s).

Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book

September 2013

15

Engine –
2.0L CAED

Component

Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 2.0L CAED
Cylinder Block Bearing Shell Identification

The cylinder block bearing shell identification is
located either on the oil pan sealing surface or on the
top (transmission side) of the cylinder block.

16

AudieBay logo A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book

September 2013

The identification on the cylinder block is for the upper bearing shell.
Note the letter and match it to the color identification in the table.
Color of bearing
Black
Red
Yellow
Blue
White

Engine –
2.0L CAED

Letter on cylinder block
S
R
G
B
W

Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book

September 2013

17

Bearing Cap Bearing Shell Identification

The identification on the crankshaft is for the lower bearing shell.
Note the letter and match it to the color identification in the table.
Letter on crankshaft
S
R
G
B
W

18

Color of bearing
Black
Red
Yellow
Blue
White

Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book

September 2013

Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Connecting rod bearing cap 1)

Nm
45 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
60 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
27
20
10 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
150 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)

Drive plate 1)
Pressure relief valve
Ribbed belt tensioning damper
Sensor wheel 1)
Vibration damper 1)

1)

Replace fastener(s).

Crankshaft Dimensions
Reconditioning
dimension in mm 1)
Basic dimension
1)

Crankshaft bearing
pin diameter
58.00

Connecting rod
bearing pin diameter
47.80

The preparation of worn crankshafts is not provided.

Piston Ring End Gaps
Piston ring
dimensions in mm
Compression ring

New

Wear limit

0.20 to 0.40

0.80

Oil scraping ring

0.25 to 0.50

0.80

Piston Ring Clearance
New

Wear limit

0.06 to 0.09
0.20
0.03 to 0.06
0.15
Cannot be measured

Engine –
2.0L CAED

Piston ring
dimensions in mm
1st compression ring
2nd compression ring
Oil scraping rings

Piston and Cylinder Dimensions
Honing dimension
in mm
Basic dimension
1)

Piston diameter

Cylinder bore
diameter
82.51

82.465 1)

Measurements without graphite coating (thickness = 0.02 mm). The graphite
coating wears off.

Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book

September 2013

19

Accessory Assembly Bracket
Tightening Specifications

Step
1
2
3

20

Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence

Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book

Nm
Hand-tighten
20
an additional
90° (¼ turn)

September 2013

Sealing Flange Tightening Specifications

Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 8 in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 8 in sequence

Nm
Hand-tighten
9

Engine
2.0L CAED

Step
1
2

AudieBay logo A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book

September 2013

21

Crankshaft Assembly Tightening Specifications

Step
1
2
3
4
5

22

Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 10 and A in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 10 in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 10 in sequence

Nm
Hand-tighten
65
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
20
an additional
90° (¼ turn)

Tighten bolts A
Tighten bolts A

Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book

September 2013

Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 2.0L CAED
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Balance shaft timing chain guide rail
Bearing bracket 1) 3)

Nm
20
9
20 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
5
5
9
20
9
85
35
9
20
9
9
9
5
20
20
20
25

Bolt with ball head for the engine cover bolt
Camshaft adjuster actuator
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor
Camshaft timing chain guide rail guide pins
Chain tensioner 4)
Chain tensioner 2)
Control valve
Exhaust side balance shaft 1)
Heat shield
Intake side balance shaft 1)
Oil dipstick guide tube
Retaining plate
Sealing plugs with ball head for the engine cover
Timing chain guide rail
Timing chain tensioning rail
Timing chain tensioning rail guide pins
Transport bracket
1)

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