CMSA engine — Audi 1.4 (1.4L)
1.4L · 123 hp
Engine overview
Torque figures by job
From the step-by-step procedures for this engine — each figure sits in the step that uses it.
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Fit engine support T40075 to rear of engine with a bolt M8x45 (item 1), a washer and two…
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin T10340 into cylinder block as far as stop and tighten to
- 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) — Secure retainer T10014 in threaded hole in cylinder block as shown in illustration and…
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin T10340 into cylinder block as far as stop and tighten to
- 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) — ⚠ Risk of damage to thread
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin T10340 into cylinder block as far as stop and tighten to
- 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) — Tighten nut on assembly tool T10134 to
- 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) — Tighten nut on assembly tool T10134 to
- 45 Nm (33 lb-ft) — Tighten nut on assembly tool T10134 to
- 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) — Push torque wrenchVAS 6583 clockwise and hold at
- 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) — Hold torque wrenchVAS 6583 at
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Tighten securing bolts (arrows) to
- 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) — Then tighten securing bolts (1) alternately to
- 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft) — Tighten bolt (2) to
- 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) — Tighten securing nut (1) of clamp (2) to
- 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) — Then tighten securing nut to
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin T10340 into cylinder block as far as stop and tighten to
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Tighten plug (arrow) in cylinder block to
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (arrows) to
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 20 torque figures.
- Renewing sealing flange – Audi A3 · 4 torque figures
- Checking timing chain – Audi A3 · 5 torque figures
- Removing and installing camshaft housing – Audi Q3 · 3 torque figures
- Audi 1.4 CAXC/CMSA gearbox removal & installation · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing vacuum unit for turbocharger · 3 torque figures
- Removing and installing timing chain cover – Audi A3
- Removing and installing compressor housing and turbine housing · 2 torque figures
- Audi 1.4 CAXC/CMSA gearbox removal & installation
- Removing and installing coolant pipes (front) – Audi A8 D3
- Removing and installing poly V-belt pulley for crankshaft · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing thermostat housing and coolant pipe (rear)
- Removing and installing coolant circulation pump V50 · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing coolant pipes (left-side) – Audi
- Removing and installing water radiator for charge air cooling circuit
- Checking fuel pump delivery rate - vehicles with 2.5 ltr. TFSI engine
- Removing and installing intake manifold (bottom section)
- Checking fuel pump delivery rate - FSI and TFSI engines – Audi
- Checking fuel pump delivery rate - TFSI engine – Audi A3
- Checking fuel pump delivery rate - vehicles with 1.8 ltr./2.0 ltr. TFSI engine
- Renewing crankshaft oil seal – Audi A3
- Checking adjustment of assembly mountings (engine/gearbox mountings)
- Removing and installing fuel pump control unit J538 - vehicles with 2.5 ltr. TFSI engine
- Checking fuel pump delivery rate - 1.6 ltr. engine (2 valve)
- Checking fuel pump delivery rate - 6-cylinder engine – Audi A3
- Removing and installing knock sensor 1G61 – Audi A6/A7 C7
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