Removing and installing parts of the lubrication system — AUDI
Removing and installing parts of the lubrication system on Audi: factory workshop procedure for engines AAR, AAS, AAT, ABP.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Note:
The oil level must not be above the max. mark - danger of damaging catalytic converter
Marks => Page
17-9
, Fig.
1
.
Checking oil pressure => Page
17-20
Oil system capacity1):
with oil filter 4.0 ltr.
1)
Up-to-date figures:
=> Exhaust emissions test binder
Engine oil specifications:
Use engine oil to VW standard 500 00, 501 01 or 502 00. Only in exceptional cases: Multi-grade oils corresponding to API-SF or SG.
0.3...0.6 bar oil pressure switch (F1), 25 Nm
If sealing ring is leaking nip open and replace.
Checking => Page
17-20
Guide tube
Self-tapping bolt, 3 Nm
Max. rotational speed if using power tools: 200 rpm
Fixture to intake manifold
Filler cap
Renew seal if damaged
Guide
Pull off to extract oil
Dipstick
The oil level must not be above the max. mark!
Markings => Fig.
1
Camshaft sprocket
Note position when installing the toothed belt
=> Page
15-11
To intake manifold
Oil filter
Loosen at hexagon bolt head
Tighten by hand
Note instructions on filter when installing
Gasket
Renew
Must be located on dowel sleeves
Tensioning roller
Checking=>Page
15-7
Removing, installing and tensioning toothed belt
=>Page
15-11
20 Nm
Toothed belt
Mark D.O.R. before removing
Check for wear
Do not kink
Removing, installing and tensioning
=> Page
15-11
Toothed belt guard - upper part
Toothed belt guard - lower part
Belt pulley
When installing note fixing arrangement
Removing and installing
=> Page
15-11
; Removing, installing and tensioning toothed belt
Removing and installing ribbed belt => Page
13-9
90 Nm + 1/4 turn (90 °) further
Renew
Counter-hold with 3415 to loosen and tighten
The turning further can be done in several stages
The turning further angle can be checked with a commercial protractor e.g. Hazet 6690
Crankshaft toothed belt sprocket
Note position when installing the toothed belt
=> Page
15-11
10 Nm
Oil seal
Renewing => Page
13-16
10 Nm
Sealing flange/oil pump
Only renew complete
Must be located on dowel sleeves
To remove and install remove sump
When installing note drive cam on crankshaft
=> item
26
Removing and installing oil pump => Page
17-15
Gasket
Renew
10 Nm
Suction pipe
Clean strainer if soiled
Drive cam
Coat with oil before installing oil pump
10 Nm +1/4turn (90°) further
Renew
Unscrew securing bolts for sump/cylinder block at belt pulley side (4 bolts) from inside of sump
15 Nm
Sump tray
Clean sealing surface before installing
Insert with silicone sealant
D 176 404 A2
Removing and installing
=> Page
17-9
Oil drain plug, 30 Nm
With attached seal
Renew
Sump
Two components
Clean sealing surface before installing
Insert with silicone sealant
D 176 404 A2
Remove sump tray to remove and install sump
Removing and installing
=> Page
17-9
10 Nm +1/4turn (90°) further
Renew
O-ring
Renew
Oil separator
To air cleaner
Fig. 1
Markings on oil dipstick
1 -
max. mark
2 -
min. mark
a -
Area above hatched field up to max. mark: Do not replenish with engine oil!
b -
Oil level within hatched field: can be replenished with engine oil
c -
Area from min. mark up to hatched field: replenish with max. 0.5 ltr. of engine oil!
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The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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