2012-2018 Audi A6 Main Bearings Torque Specs

3.0L Supercharged V6

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

Labor Time:24.3 hours

Torque Values (22 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	17	13	—
Cover Bolts	17	13	—
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	21	16	—
Gasket Bolts	21	16	—
⚠️ Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
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 \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

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

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