BKN engine — Audi 3.0 TDI (3L)
3L · 204 hp
Engine overview
Manufacturer
AUDI
Displacement
3 L
Power
204 hp
Production years
2005-2009
Fuel type
Diesel
Vehicles with this engine
8E
8H
Torque figures by job
From the step-by-step procedures for this engine — each figure sits in the step that uses it.
Removing engine
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten base plates for support elements to
Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — ⚠ To avoid any risk of injury, do not rotate the crankshaft while feeling for the TDC…
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Using a torque wrench and adapter T40062, apply a torque of
- 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) — Using a torque wrench and adapter T40062, apply a torque of
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — While turning in this direction, lock crankshaft (1) with locking pin3242
- 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) — With adapter T40061 and adjustment pin T40060 still in position, tighten bolts on sprocket…
Removing and installing camshaft timing chain
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — ⚠ To avoid any risk of injury, do not rotate the crankshaft while feeling for the TDC…
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Using a torque wrench and adapter T40062, apply a torque of
- 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) — Using a torque wrench and adapter T40062, apply a torque of
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — While turning in this direction, lock crankshaft (1) with locking pin3242
- 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) — With adapter T40061 and adjustment pin T40060 still in position, tighten bolts on sprocket…
Installing engine
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten base plates for support elements to
Removing and installing timing chain covers
- 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) — Pre-tighten bolts (1 … 9) to
- 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (1 … 7) to
- 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (8) and (9) to
- 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft) — Secure stop plateVAS 6395/3 with bolts for heat shield
- 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (1, 2, 3) to
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (1, 2, 3) to
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Press turbocharger 1 control unit J724 downwards and towards rear using moderate pressure…
Separating engine and automatic gearbox
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten base plates for support elements to
Removing and installing sump (top section)
- 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) — Fit sump (top section) and tighten bolts (1
Installing cylinder head
- 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) — Tighten with torque wrench to
- 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) — Tighten with torque wrench to
Factory specifications
Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.
Engine (general)
| Engine code | BKN |
| Capacity | 2967 cc |
| Idle speed | 700 - 800 rpm |
| Automatic | 720 - 820 rpm |
| Automatic | 680 - 780 rpm |
| Normal | 10.0 - 14.0 bar |
| Minimum | 9.0 bar |
| Differential limit between cylinders | 3.0 bar |
| Oil pressure | 1.8 bar/rpm |
| Oil pressure | 4.0 / 2000 bar/rpm |
| Normal | 17.5 bar |
Engine (diesel)
| System (make and type) | Bosch EDC 16C |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Injector firing order | 3 - 6 - 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 |
| Pressure | < 1600 bar |
| Pressure | 4 - 5 bar |
| Glow plugs (make and type) | Bosch GSK3 |
| Exhaust gas analysis | < 1.5 m-1 |
Cooling system
| Cap pressure | 1.4 - 1.6 bar |
| Thermostat opens at | 87 °C |
Capacities
| Engine sump, incl. filter | 8.2 l |
| Automatic transmission | 09L |
| Gearbox refill | 9.8 l |
| Differential, 4WD front | 1.1 l |
| Transfer box | 0.55 l |
| Differential, 4WD rear | 0AR: 0.9 l |
| Manual transmission | 0A3 |
| Gearbox refill | 3.2 l |
| Cooling system | 8.0 l |
| Air-conditioner refrigerant | 500 ± 20 g |
| Air-conditioner compressor oil | 120 ± 10 ml |
Torque settings
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 | 35 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 | 60 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 | 90 ° |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 4 | 90 ° |
| Glow plugs | 18 Nm |
| Oxygen sensor | 55 Nm |
| Front hub | M14: 115 Nm + 180° M16: 200 Nm + 180° |
| Rear hub | 200 Nm + 180° |
| Wheel bolts | 120 Nm |
Engine codes in the same family
The same code prefix usually means the same block with a different output, fuel or model year. Procedures are often shared — check the code on the engine plate.
Workshop procedures for this engine
Step-by-step procedures from the workshop database, carrying 124 torque figures.
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- Removing and installing camshaft timing chain · 29 torque figures
- Removing and installing timing chain covers – Audi A8 D3 · 11 torque figures
- Removing and installing exhaust manifold (right-side) – Audi · 6 torque figures
- Aligning tailpipes · 7 torque figures
- Poly V-belt drive - exploded view · 7 torque figures
- Removing and installing exhaust manifold (left-side) – Audi · 4 torque figures
- Removing and installing turbocharger 1 control unit J724 - vehicles with 2.7 ltr. engine · 3 torque figures
- Removing and installing drive chain for valve gear – Audi · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing oil filter housing – Audi A8 D3
- Removing and installing exhaust gas recirculation cooler
- Removing and installing coolant pipe (right-side) – Audi · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing balance shaft – Audi A8 D3 · 3 torque figures
- Removing and installing fuel pressure regulating valve N276 · 3 torque figures
- Removing and installing drive chain for oil pump and balance shaft · 2 torque figures
- Separating engine and automatic gearbox · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing coolant pipe (left-side) – Audi Q7
- Removing and installing suction-jet pump in left fuel tank chamber
- Removing and installing tandem pump - vehicles with 1.9 ltr. and 2.0 ltr. 2V engine · 2 torque figures
- Renewing camshaft oil seal – Audi · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing vacuum pump – Audi A8 D3 · 2 torque figures
- Removing and installing camshafts - cylinder head (left-side)
- Removing and installing turbocharger 1 control unit J724 - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine · 1 torque figures
- Separating engine from multitronic gearbox · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing glow plugs – Audi A8 D3 · 1 torque figures
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