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2012 AUDI A6

3.0L Supercharged V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•supercharged

8 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor1180 Torque6206 Fluid15 DTC1810 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls8

drivetrain

Differential Rebuild - Rear Torque Specs

for 2012 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

189 lb-ft · 256 Nm

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Axle Nut

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Cover Bolts

Critical

RTV sealant

26 lb-ft · 36 Nm

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Cover Bolts

RTV sealant

26 lb-ft · 36 Nm

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CV Bolts

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

32 lb-ft · 43 Nm

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Drain Plug

New washer

32 lb-ft · 43 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

32 lb-ft · 43 Nm

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Fill Plug

32 lb-ft · 43 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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