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2012 AUDI A4

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Differential Cover Gasket Torque Specs

for 2012 Audi A4 2.0L I4 TFSI · FWD
Units

9 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Axle Nut
Use new cotter pin or stake nut
184 lb-ft · 250 Nm
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
CV Bolts
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
CV Joint Bolts
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
Differential Cover Bolts
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Driveshaft Bolts
55 lb-ft · 75 Nm
Driveshaft U-Joint Straps
Tighten evenly
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Torque in star pattern
103 lb-ft · 140 Nm
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