engine oil AUDI A8 1996 D2 / 1.G AHA ATQ Engines Cylinder Block Crankshaft And Flywheel Component Service Manual
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Cylinder block, crankshaft and 
flywheel, servicing Notes: 
 
Always replace seals and O-rings.
 The engine speed sensor is installed in the 
transmission bellhousing with a spacer washer 
underneath. 
1 - 
Main bearing cap bolts 
Always replace60 Nm (44 ft lb) + additional 180 (1/2 turn)
2 - 
Main bearing caps 
Always replace boltsMarking -1- on oil pump sideChecking bearing clearance   page 13
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3 - 
Connecting rod bearing bolts 
Always replace30 Nm (22 ft lb) + additional 90  (1/4 turn)When measuring radial clearance, tighten 
to 20 Nm (15 ft lb), but do not turn further 
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Checking piston ring end gap  
Engine codes AHA, ATQ   -  Insert ring at right angle from top and slide down into lower cylinder 
opening until approx. 15 mm from lower edge of cylinder. Piston ring  
End gap, new mm. (in.)  
Wear limit mm. 
(in.)  
1 
(compression)  0.35-0.50 mm (0.014-0.020 
in.)  1.0 mm (0.039 in.)  
2 
(compression)  0.50-0.70 mm (0.020-0.028 
in.)  1.4 mm (0.043 in.)  
3 (oil scraper)   0.25-0.50 mm (0.010-0.020 
in.)  0.8 mm (0.031 in.)  
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