AUDI CVZA — 3L Engine
3L · 255 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
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin T40237 into hole (
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Apply an initial torque of
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Pre-tighten bolts (1, 2) for camshaft chain sprocket for cylinder bank 1 (right-side) to
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Screw in bolts (arrows) for camshaft chain sprocket for cylinder bank 1 (right-side) and…
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Pre-tighten bolts (arrows) for camshaft chain sprocket for cylinder bank 2 (left-side) to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — While turning in this direction, lock crankshaft (1) with locking pin T40237
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin T40237 into hole (
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Apply an initial torque of
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Pre-tighten bolts (1, 2) for camshaft chain sprocket for cylinder bank 1 (right-side) to
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Screw in bolts (arrows) for camshaft chain sprocket for cylinder bank 1 (right-side) and…
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Pre-tighten bolts (arrows) for camshaft chain sprocket for cylinder bank 2 (left-side) to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — While turning in this direction, lock crankshaft (1) with locking pin T40237
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin T40237 into hole (
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin T40237 into hole (
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Secure engine support to scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 B and tighten to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten base plates for support elements to
- 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) — Using universal mountingVAS 6095/1 and bracket for TDI engine 3
- 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) — Apply counterhold tool T40298/1 to vibration damper and secure with bolts (arrows)…
- 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) — Move camshafts into installation position and tighten bolts on outer camshaft bearings to
- 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft) + 90° — ⚠ Risk of malfunctions caused by dirt
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 13 torque figures.
- Removing camshaft timing chain from camshaft timing chain sprockets · 7 torque figures
- Removing and installing emission control module – Audi A3 · 3 torque figures
- Removing and installing cylinder head cover, bank 1 (right-side)
- Removing and installing timing chain cover (top right) – Audi
- Removing cylinder head, bank 1 (right-side) – Audi A6/A7 C7
- Removing and installing cylinder head cover, bank 2 (left-side)
- Removing cylinder head, bank 2 (left-side) – Audi A8 D4
- Removing and installing charge air cooler (left-side) – Audi
- Removing and installing timing chain cover (top left) – Audi
- Removing and installing charge air cooler (right-side) – Audi
- Renewing camshaft – Audi Q7
- Draining fuel tank - fuel delivery unit (fuel pump) not defective
- Removing and installing bracket for air conditioner compressor
- Removing and installing fuel pressure sender for low pressure G410
- Filling fuel system – Audi 2.5 TDI
- Draining fuel tank - fuel delivery unit (fuel pump) defective
- Removing and installing NOx sender G295 – Audi A8 D4 3.0 TDI
- Removing and installing support mounting (right-side) – Audi
- Exploded view - coolant pipes · 3 torque figures
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