6-cylinder direct petrol injection engine (2.8 ltr. 4-valve) — Securing engine to engine and gearbox support — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: VAS 6101, VAS 6095/1

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• To adjust to the centre of gravity of the assembly, the perforated rails of the support hooks must be positioned as shown.
• Risk of accident.The support hooks and retaining pins on the lifting tackle must be secured with locking pins (arrows). — Unbolt engine supports from cylinder block.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📐 26 workshop diagrams for BDX

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Attach lifting tackle2024 A to engine and workshop hoistVAS 6100 with lift arm extension (workshop hoist)VAS 6101 as shown in illustration. [Note: To adjust to the centre of gravity of the assembly, the perforated rails of the support hooks must be positioned as shown.]
2. ⚠ Risk of accident.The support hooks and retaining pins on the lifting tackle must be secured with locking pins (arrows). — Unbolt engine supports from cylinder block.
3. Secure engine with support bracket for V6 FSI engine VAS 6095/1-5 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095 as shown in illustration and tighten to 40 Nm. — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)

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