NHTSA ID Number: 10214962
Manufacturer Communication Number: Quick Reference
TSB/Document Date: 2022-07-05
Summary
Audi
Quick Reference Specification Guide.
Item
1
2 2), 7
3 4), 6
4, 5 4)
8 and 10
9
11
A
1)
2)
3)
4)
Fastener
Nm
M10 x 50 1)
65
M12 x 100 3)
30 plus an additional 90° (¼ turn)
M12 x 75 3)
30 plus an additional 90° (¼ turn)
M12 x 120 3)
30 plus an additional 90° (¼ turn)
M10 x 75 3)
15 plus an additional 90° (¼ turn)
M10 x 60 3)
15 plus an additional 90° (¼ turn)
M12 x 50 3)
30 plus an additional 90° (¼ turn)
Alignment sleeves for centering
Mount the auxiliary adapter. There is no limit to the number of times the steel bolt
can be used again.
Mount the auxiliary adapter. With a spacer sleeve between the starter and the
transmission
Aluminum bolts can only be used twice. Mark the bolts by making two notches (X)
with a chisel after they have been used the first time. To prevent damaging the bolts
when marking them, do not clamp them in a vise. Insert the bolts in a ½” drive 14
mm socket clamped into a vise. Do not use bolts that have been marked with an X.
Also secures the wiring bracket
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Securing Transmission to 3.0L Engine
Item
1
2 through 6
7
8 and 11
9
10
A
1)
Attaches the starter to the transmission. Bolt strength rating 10.9. There is no limit
to the number of times steel bolts may be used.
Aluminum bolts can only be used twice. Mark the bolts by making two notches (X)
with a chisel after they have been used the first time. To prevent damaging the bolts
when marking them, do not clamp them in a vise. Insert the bolts in a ½” drive 14
mm socket clamped into a vise. Do not use bolts that have been marked with an X.
Auto Trans. – 0BK
2)
Fastener
Nm
M10 x 50 1)
65
M12 x 100 2)
30 plus an additional 90° (¼ turn)
M12 x 125
30 plus an additional 90° (¼ turn)
2)
M10 x 60
15 plus an additional 90° (¼ turn)
M10 x 75 2)
15 plus an additional 90° (¼ turn)
M10 x 95 2)
15 plus an additional 90° (¼ turn)
Alignment sleeves for centering
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
check and fill plug 1)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
cooler
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) drain
plug 1)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) pipeto-Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
cooler
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) pipe
2)
Bolts and nuts
Cable mounting bracket
Drive axle heat shields
Heat shield upper bolts
Heat shield lower bolt
Selector lever cable
Selector mechanism function unit cover
nut
Selector mechanism function unit nut
Transmission fluid check and fill drain
plug (inside the transfer case) 1)
Transmission fluid check and fill drain
plug (inside the front final drive) 1)
Transmission fluid oil drain plug (inside
the transfer case) 1)
Transmission fluid oil drain plug (inside
the front final drive) 1)
Transmission mount stop 1)
Transmission support bolt
Transmission support nut
Tunnel cross member bolt 8.8
Tunnel cross member bolt 10.9
-Nut to transmission mount
1)
2)
Fastener
size
-
Nm
-
8
-
12
-
8
M6
M7
M8
M10
M12
-
8
20
9
15
20
40
65
8
23
9
20
13
10
-
8
27
-
27
-
12
-
10
30
-
20 plus an additional
90° (¼ turn)
40
20
M10 x 55
40
M10 x 40
70
20
Replace fastener(s).
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, ATF Pipes, ATF Cooler and ATF
Pipes Overview, items 9 and 10.
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Gears, Hydraulic Controls – 0BK
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) drain
plug
Connector housing
Mechatronic
Fastener
size
-
Nm
-
5.5
10
12
Step
1
2
3
1)
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 12 in sequence 1)
Tighten bolts 1 through 12 in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 12 in sequence
Nm
Hand-tighten
4
an additional
45° (⅛ turn)
Replace fastener(s).
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Auto Trans. – 0BK
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications
Mechatronic without Hydraulic Pulse
Memory Tightening Specification
Component
Nm
Tighten bolts 1 through 19 in sequence
10
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Mechatronic with Hydraulic Pulse
Memory Tightening Specifications
Nm
10
10
Auto Trans. – 0BK
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 17 in sequence
Tighten bolts 18 through 21 in sequence
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Hydraulic Pulse Memory Tightening Specifications
Step
1
158
Component
Tighten bolts 1 to 3 in sequence
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
Nm
10
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Rear Final Drive, Differential – 0BK
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Balance weight 1)
Left flange shaft bracket 2)
Transmission fluid drain plug (inside the front final drive)
1)
Transmission fluid drain plug (inside the transfer case) 1)
Transmission fluid oil drain plug (inside the front final
drive) 1)
Transmission fluid oil drain plug (inside the transfer
case) 1)
1)
2)
Nm
20 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
24
27
27
10
12
Replace fastener(s).
Steel bolt.
Step
1
2
Component
Nm
Tighten bolts 1 and 6
Tighten bolts 1 through 11 in sequence
3
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Auto Trans. – 0BK
Front Final Drive Cover Tightening Specifications
159
Center Differential Housing Tightening Specifications
Step
1
2
3
1)
Component
Tighten bolts 1 and 6 1)
Tighten bolts 1 through 6 in sequence 1)
Tighten bolts 1 through 6 in sequence
Nm
3
10
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
Replace fastener(s).
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S tronic Trans. –
0B5
S tronic Transmission – 0B5
General, Technical Data
Transmission Identification
The transmission code letters are located on the transmission
housing. The Æ indicates the location of the type plate.
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Code Letters, Transmission Allocations,
Ratios and Equipment
S tronic transmission
Transmission
Identification
codes
Allocation
Model
Engine
Gear ratios
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
7th gear
Reverse gear
Front Axle
Gear wheel
Bevel gear
Translation “i“
Rear axle
Bevel gear
Total ratio “itotal“ in the highest
gear
Spread
S tronic transmission
Transmission
Identification
codes
Allocation
Model
Engine
Gear ratios
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
7th gear
Reverse gear
Front Axle
Gear wheel
Bevel gear
Translation “i“
Rear axle
Bevel gear
Total ratio “itotal“ in the highest
gear
Spread
162
NHH
0B5 AWD
NSK
A6 from MY 2011
4.0L TFSI 309 kW
48:13 = 3.692
43:20 = 2.150
45:32 = 1.406
41:40 = 1.025
37:47 = 0.787
30:48 = 0.625
27:52 = 0.519
53:18 = 2.944
35:31 = 1.129
29:8 = 3.625
4.093
37:9 = 4.111
2.124
A6 from MY 2011
4.0L FSI 309 kW
48:13 = 3.692
47:21 = 2.238
53:34 = 1.559
47:40 = 1.175
43:47 = 0.915
38:51 = 0.745
37:60 = 0.617
53:18 = 2.944
35:31 = 1.129
29:8 = 3.625
4.093
37 : 9 = 4.111
2,698
7.11
7.11
NSV
0B5 AWD
PXK
A6 from MY 2011
4.0L TFSI 309 kW
48:13 = 3.692
A6 from MY 2012
4.0L TFSI 309 kW
48:13 = 3.692
43:20 = 2.150
45:32 = 1.406
41:40 = 1.025
37:47 = 0.787
30:48 = 0.625
27:52 = 0.519
53:18 = 2.944
35:31 = 1.129
29:8 = 3.625
4.093
37:9 = 4.111
2.124
43:20 = 2.150
45:32 = 1.406
41:40 = 1.025
37:47 = 0.787
30:48 = 0.625
27:52 = 0.519
53:18 = 2.944
35:31 = 1.129
29:8 = 3.625
4.093
37:9 = 4.111
2.124
7.11
7.11
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Clutch Cover Tightening Specification and Sequence
Tighten the bolts in three steps in the sequence shown:
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