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Specifications Index

NOTE: Specifications for the 6.0L engine apply to the BSB type engine only. The BSB engine application is 2005-07 and 2009.
SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service A/C REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, SERVICING
CAPACITIES
Torque A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (8-CYL FSI ENGINE)
COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (10-CYL ENGINE)
COMPRESSOR, REMOVING FROM BRACKET AND RE-INSTALLING (12-CYL ENGINE)
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front WHEEL BEARING HOUSING AND WHEEL BEARING UNIT
Rear REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Battery BATTERY, TESTING
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING BRAKING SYSTEM
Disc Brakes GENERAL, TECHNICAL DATA
Torque BRAKES - MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
BRAKES - HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR, TESTING AND SERVICING
Torque
4.2L 4.2L MPI (BFM - 2004-06)
4.2L FSI (BVJ - 2007-09)
5.2L 5.2L FSI
6.0L (BSB Engine) 6.0L
Drive Belts
Adjustment & Belt Routing
4.2L RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (BFM - 2004-06)
RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (BVJ - 2007-09)
5.2L RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
6.0L (BSB Engine) RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
4.2L COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING (BFM - 2004-06)
COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING (BVJ - 2007-09)
5.2L COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING
6.0L (BSB Engine) COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING
Radiator Cap Pressure 1.4-1.6 Bar
Thermostat R & I
4.2L COOLANT THERMOSTAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CHECKING (BFM - 2004-06)
MAP CONTROLLED ENGINE COOLING THERMOSTAT F265 , REMOVING AND INSTALLING (BVJ - 2007-09)
5.2L THERMOSTAT HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
6.0L (BSB Engine) COOLANT THERMOSTAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Water Pump R & I
4.2L COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (BFM - 2004-06)
COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (BVJ - 2007-09)
5.2L COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
6.0L (BSB Engine) COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Engine Mechanical
4.2L
Compression COMPRESSION PRESSURES, CHECKING (BFM - 2004-06)
COMPRESSION PRESSURE, MEASURING (BVJ - 2007-09)
Oil Pressure BFM - 2004-06:
At Idle: Min. 1.0 Bar
At 2000 RPM: Min. 3.5 Bar
BVJ - 2007-09:
At Idle: Min. 1.5 Bar
At 2000 RPM: Min. 3.5 Bar
Overhaul ENGINE, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING (BFM - 2004-06)
ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK (BVJ - 2007-09)
Torque See Appropriate Procedure
5.2L
Compression COMPRESSION, CHECKING
Oil Pressure At Idle: Min. 1.5 Bar
At 2000 RPM: Min. 3.5 Bar
Overhaul 13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK
Torque See Appropriate Procedure
6.0L (BSB Engine)
Compression NA
Oil Pressure At Idle: Min.0.8 Bar
At 2000 RPM: Min.3.0 Bar
Max: 7.0 Bar
Overhaul ENGINE, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING
Torque See Appropriate Procedure
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque 60 Nm + 90°
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
4.2L BFM: Approx: 3.5 Bar
BVJ: Approx: 4.5 to 6.5 Bar (Before high-pressure pump)
5.2L Approx: 5.0 to 7.0 Bar (Before high-pressure pump)
6.0L (BSB Engine) Approx: 4.0 Bar
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
4.2L FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND HOLDING PRESSURE, CHECKING (BFM - 2004-06)
FUEL PRESSURE AND RESIDUAL PRESSURE BEFORE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, CHECKING (BVJ - 2007-09)
5.2L FUEL PRESSURE AND RESIDUAL PRESSURE BEFORE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, CHECKING
6.0L (BSB Engine) FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND RESIDUAL PRESSURE, CHECKING
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
4.2L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER INDENTIFICATION
5.2L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER INDENTIFICATION
6.0L (BSB Engine) FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER INDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Coil-On-Plug
Ignition Wires (Routing) Coil-On-Plug
Spark Plug
4.2L IGNITION, TECHNICAL DATA (BFM - 2004-06)
TEST DATA (BVJ - 2007-09)
5.2L SPARK PLUG TEST DATA
6.0L (BSB Engine) TECHNICAL DATA, SPARK PLUGS
Starting
Starter/Torque 4.2L MPI (BFM - 2004-06)
4.2L FSI (BVJ - 2007-09)
5.2L FSI
6.0L MPI
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FRONT - WHEEL BEARING HOUSING AND WHEEL BEARING UNIT, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
REAR - SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 120 Nm