AUDI CTPB — 5.2L Engine
5.2L · 562 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) — Secure support T40137 to gearbox and tighten to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Secure support T40137 to gearbox and tighten to
- 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) — Fit camshaft clamps T40070 onto both cylinder heads and tighten bolts (arrows) to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin3242 into groove (1) and tighten to
- 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) — Have a 2nd mechanic apply a torque of
- 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) — Pre-tighten bolt (1) on exhaust camshaft to
- 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) — Pre-tighten bolt (2) on inlet camshaft to
- 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) — Pre-tighten bolt (1) on inlet camshaft to
- 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) — Fit camshaft clamps T40070 onto both cylinder heads and tighten bolts (arrows) to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten base plates for support elements to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten base plates for support elements to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin3242 into groove (1) and tighten to
- 42 Nm (31 lb-ft) — Secure engine with bracket for V10 5
- 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) — Then initially tighten securing bolts alternately to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin3242 into groove (1) and tighten 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 68 torque figures.
- Removing timing chains from camshafts – Audi Q7 · 28 torque figures
- Timing chain covers - exploded view · 26 torque figures
- Removing and installing drive chain for auxiliary drives · 7 torque figures
- Removing engine - R8 Coupé with manual gearbox/R tronic gearbox · 1 torque figures
- Removing engine - R8 Spyder with manual gearbox/R tronic gearbox · 1 torque figures
- Removing engine - R8 Coupé with dual clutch gearbox 0BZ
- Removing engine - R8 Spyder with dual clutch gearbox 0BZ
- Removing and installing fuel tank chamber (left-side) with attached components
- Removing and installing fuel tank chamber (right-side) with attached components
- Checking fuel delivery rate
- Removing and installing exhaust manifold (right-side) with catalytic converter
- Removing and installing exhaust manifold (left-side) with catalytic converter
- Checking fuel pressure and residual pressure – Audi 4.2
- Removing and installing radiator (centre) – Audi A6 C6
- Removing and installing intake module and retaining frame
- Removing and installing spur gear drive – Audi A8 D3
- Separating engine and gearbox - vehicles with manual gearbox/R tronic gearbox 086 · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 4G393 (top left sender)
- Engine oil cooler (top), oil retention valves, spray nozzle valve - exploded view · 3 torque figures
- Separating engine and gearbox - vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0BZ · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 3G237 (bottom left sender)
- Removing and installing engine compartment cross member - R8 Spyder with manual gearbox/R tronic gearbox 086
- Removing and installing coolant pipes located at centre of vehicle
- Removing and installing Lambda probes – Audi Q7
- Removing and installing engine compartment cross member - R8 Coupé with manual gearbox/R tronic gearbox 086
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