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2012 AUDI A4

2.0L I4 TFSI•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Torque Specs

for 2012 Audi A4 2.0L I4 TFSI · FWD

Units

17 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Phaser Bolt

Apply threadlocker, hold cam stationary

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Hold cam with wrench on hex

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Cover Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Cover Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Clean mating surfaces

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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VVT Solenoid Bolt

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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