AUDI CTBD — 3L Engine
3L · 259 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) — Tighten base plates for support elements to
- 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft) — Hand-tighten first bolt (arrow) (
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten base plates VAS 6131/10-1 for support elements to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin3242 into hole (
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — With the help of a second mechanic, 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 camshaft…
- 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft) — Fit bracketVAS 6395 /6 on centring hole of bracket for turbocharger 1 control unit J724…
- 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (1, 2, 3) to
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (1, 2, 3) to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 to scissor-type assembly platform and tighten to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten base plates for support elements to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin3242 into hole (
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — With the help of a second mechanic, 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 camshaft…
- 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) — Using universal mountingVAS 6095/1 and bracket for V6 TDI engine (2nd generation) VAS…
- 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) — Tighten banjo bolt for fuel return lines with new seals to
- 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (arrows) for cover (1) to 1
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 5 torque figures.
- Removing and installing turbocharger 1 control unit J724 · 4 torque figures
- Removing and installing fuel tank - vehicles from model year 2014 onwards · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing fuel pressure regulator
- Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 3G237 (up to model year 2013)
- Removing and installing fuel tank - vehicles up to model year 2013
- Removing and renewing camshafts or camshaft bearings - cylinder bank 1 (right-side)
- Removing and installing engine mounting (left-side) - vehicles from model year 2014 onwards
- Removing and installing coolant pipe (front left) - vehicles from model year 2014 onwards
- Removing and installing timing chain cover (top right)
- Removing camshafts and re-installing used camshafts - cylinder bank 1 (right-side)
- Removing and installing engine mounting (left-side) - vehicles up to model year 2013
- Removing and installing coolant pipe (front left) - vehicles up to model year 2013
- Removing and renewing camshafts or camshaft bearings - cylinder bank 2 (left-side)
- Removing and installing active tank for reducing agent
- Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 3 G237 (up to model year 2013)
- Removing camshafts and re-installing used camshafts - cylinder bank 2 (left-side)
- Checking fuel gauge sender 3G237
- Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 3G237 (from model year 2014 onwards)
- Removing and installing timing chain cover (top left)
- Removing and installing turbocharger 1 control unit J724
- Removing and installing intake manifold flap motor V157
- Removing and installing passive tank for reducing agent
- Removing and installing non-return valve (cylinder bank 1 right-side)
- Removing and installing drive chain for oil pump and high-pressure pump
- Removing and installing oil pressure switch F22/F378
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