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2012 AUDI A6

3.0L Supercharged V6AWDAUTOMATICgassupercharged
8 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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drivetrain

CV Axles - Front Pair Torque Specs

for 2012 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD
Units

11 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Axle Nut
Critical
New nut, stake
189 lb-ft · 256 Nm
Axle Nut
Critical
189 lb-ft · 256 Nm
Axle Nut
Use new cotter pin or stake nut
184 lb-ft · 250 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
79 lb-ft · 107 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
79 lb-ft · 107 Nm
CV Bolts
47 lb-ft · 64 Nm
CV Bolts
Critical
47 lb-ft · 64 Nm
Differential Cover Bolts
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Driveshaft U-Joint Straps
Tighten evenly
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
105 lb-ft · 142 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Torque in star pattern
103 lb-ft · 140 Nm
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