2012-2018 Audi A6 Front Main Seal Torque Specs

3.0L Supercharged V6

Applies to 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 Audi A6

Labor Time:5.4 hours

Torque Values (22 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	17	13	—
Cover Bolts	17	13	—
⚠️ Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	180	133	Often TTY - check spec, may require impact
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	180	133	Often TTY - check spec, may require impact
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	21	16	—
Gasket Bolts	21	16	—
⚠️ Harmonic Balancer Bolt	180	133	Often TTY, may need impact
Harmonic Balancer Bolt	180	133	Often TTY, may need impact
Mounting Bolts	28	21	—
Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Mounting Bolts	28	21	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Front section only
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Front section only
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm	45	33	Tighten in sequence
Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm	45	33	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence
Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence

The primary torque specification for front main seal on a 2012-2018 Audi A6 is 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).

There are 22 torque specifications for front main seal on the 2012-2018 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6, covering all related fasteners and components.