Audi A3 1 (1996-2002) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Audi A3 1 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Audi A3 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter 20 15
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter 20 15
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
unverified source
Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
unverified source

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  • Production years: 1996 - 2002
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

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engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Oil pan Sump to Cylinder block 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Oil pan Sump to Cylinder block 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Oil pan Sump to Gearbox 45 33
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Oil pan Sump to Gearbox 45 33
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Oil pan Baffle plate bolt 16 12
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Oil pan Baffle plate bolt 16 12
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter 20 15
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter 20 15
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter bracket bolt 15 11 Step 1
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Oil filter Oil filter bracket bolt 15 11 Step 1
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick guide tube bracket bolt 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick guide tube bracket bolt 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Oil feeder Oil spray jet and pressure relief valve bolt 27 20
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Oil dipstick Oil spray jet and pressure relief valve bolt 27 20
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Oil pump Oil pump to Cylinder block 16 12
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Oil pump Oil pump to Cylinder block 16 12
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Oil pump Oil pump sprocket bolt 22 16
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Oil pump Oil pump sprocket bolt 22 16
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Vacuum pump Vacuum pump to Bracket 8 6
unverified source
Vacuum pump Vacuum pump to Bracket 10 7 Vehicles with distributor-type injection pump
unverified source
Vacuum pump Vacuum pump bracket to Subframe 20 15
unverified source
Vacuum pump Vacuum pump to Cylinder head 20 15 Vehicles with distributor-type injection pump
unverified source
Piston rods Conrod bearing cap nuts 30 22 Sawn conrods, Step 1
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Piston rods Conrod bearing cap nuts 30 22 Sawn conrods, Step 1
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Piston rods Conrod bolt 30 22 Cracked-steel conrods, Step 1
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Piston rods Conrod bolt 30 22 Cracked-steel conrods, Step 1
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Step 1
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Step 1
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Cylinder head Coolant pipe flange to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Cylinder head Coolant pipe flange to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Cylinder head Hall sender housing to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Cylinder head Hall sender housing to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Spark plugs Spark plugs in cylinder head 30 22
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Spark plugs Spark plugs in cylinder head 30 22
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Throttle body Throttle valve housing bolt 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Throttle body Throttle valve housing bolt 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Engine block Cylinder block support 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Engine block Cylinder block support 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Engine block Sealing flange to Cylinder block 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Engine block Sealing flange to Cylinder block 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Engine block Auxiliary units support bracket to Cylinder block 45 33
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Engine block Auxiliary units support bracket to Cylinder block 45 33
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Engine mounts Engine support bolt 45 33
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Engine mounts Engine support bolt 45 33
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Alternator Alternator bolt 23 17
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Alternator Alternator bolt 23 17
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Battery Cable connector to Battery terminal 6 4
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Battery Cable connector to Battery terminal 6 4
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt 65 48
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Camshaft Exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt 65 48
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Camshaft Exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Camshaft Hall sender rotor to Camshaft 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Camshaft Hall sender rotor to Camshaft 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Crankshaft Crankshaft sprocket bolt 90 66 Step 1
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Crankshaft Crankshaft sprocket bolt 90 66 Step 1
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Crankshaft Bearing cap bolts 65 48 Step 1
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Crankshaft Bearing cap bolts 65 48 Step 1
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Crankshaft Vibration damper bolts 10 7 Bolts strength grade 8.8
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Crankshaft Vibration damper bolts 10 7 Bolts strength grade 8.8
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Crankshaft Vibration damper bolts 40 30 Bolts strength grade 10.9
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Crankshaft Vibration damper bolts 40 30 Bolts strength grade 10.9
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Crankshaft Sender wheel to Crankshaft 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Crankshaft Sender wheel to Crankshaft 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Common rail Fuel rail bolt 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Common rail Fuel rail bolt 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Water pump Coolant pump bolt 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Water pump Coolant pump bolt 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Radiator Radiator cowl to Radiator 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Radiator Radiator cowl to Radiator 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Radiator Refrigerant pipe to Radiator 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Radiator Refrigerant pipe to Radiator 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Radiator Condenser to Radiator 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Radiator Condenser to Radiator 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Radiator Radiator to Lock carrier 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Radiator Radiator to Lock carrier 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Radiator Thermoswitch in radiator 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Radiator Thermoswitch in radiator 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Air conditioning A/C compressor bolt 45 33
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Air conditioning A/C compressor bolt 45 33
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner 16 12
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner 16 12
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioning roller 27 20
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioning roller 27 20
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler roller bolt 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler roller bolt 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Toothed belt tensioning device bolt 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Toothed belt tensioning device bolt 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Toothed belt guard bolts 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Toothed belt guard bolts 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Speed sensor to Wheel bearing housing 8 6
unverified source
Flywheel/Flex plate Dual mass flywheel to Crankshaft 60 44
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Flywheel/Flex plate Dual mass flywheel to Crankshaft 60 44
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate to Crankshaft 60 44
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate to Crankshaft 60 44
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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Torque converter Drive plate to Torque converter 85 63
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Torque converter Drive plate to Torque converter 85 63
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering column Steering column mounting bracket sender holder 20 15
unverified source
Power steering Power steering vane pump bolt 23 17
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Power steering Power steering vane pump bolt 23 17
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Power steering Vane pump pulley bolt 23 17
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Power steering Vane pump pulley bolt 23 17
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bracket 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bracket 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe to Exhaust manifold 40 30
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe to Exhaust manifold 40 30
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Heat shield to Bracket 10 7 M6
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Heat shield to Bracket 10 7 M6
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Heat shield to Bracket 23 17 M8
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Heat shield to Bracket 23 17 M8
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
EGR Exhaust gas recirculation to Secondary air valve connecting pipe 22 16
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
EGR Exhaust gas recirculation to Secondary air valve connecting pipe 22 16
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
EGR Exhaust gas recirculation to Upper intake manifold support connecting pipe 22 16
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
EGR Exhaust gas recirculation to Upper intake manifold support connecting pipe 22 16
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Muffler Centre silencer mounting bolts 23 17
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Muffler Centre silencer mounting bolts 23 17
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source
Muffler Rear silencer mounting bolts 23 17
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • AGN
 unverified source
Muffler Rear silencer mounting bolts 23 17
  • 4-Cylinder Engines
  • APG
 unverified source

brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front brake disc cross head bolt 4 3 FS3
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Disc brake Front brake disc cross head bolt 4 3 FN3
unverified source
Disc brake Rear brake disc cross head bolt 4 3
  • Front Wheel Drive
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Disc brake Rear brake disc cross head bolt 4 3
  • Four Wheel Drive
 unverified source
Disc brake Front guide pin 28 21 FS3
unverified source
Disc brake Front guide pin 28 21 FN3
unverified source
Disc brake Front bleed screw 10 7 FS3
unverified source
Disc brake Front bleed screw 10 7 FN3
unverified source
Disc brake Rear bleed screw 10 7
unverified source
Disc brake Front brake caliper to Wheel bearing housing 28 21 FS3
unverified source
Disc brake Front brake caliper housing to Brake carrier 28 21 FN3
unverified source
Disc brake Rear brake caliper housing to Brake carrier 35 26
  • Front Wheel Drive
 unverified source
Disc brake Rear brake caliper housing to Brake carrier 35 26
  • Four Wheel Drive
 unverified source
Brake line Front brake hose to Brake caliper 35 26 FS3
unverified source
Brake line Front brake hose to Brake caliper 35 26 FN3
unverified source
Brake line Rear brake hose to Brake caliper 38 28
  • Front Wheel Drive
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Brake line Rear brake hose to Brake caliper 38 28
  • Four Wheel Drive
 unverified source
Brake pedal Brake pedal nut 20 15 LHD
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Brake pedal Brake pedal nut 25 18 RHD
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder to Brake servo 20 15
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Master cylinder Brake pressure sender to Brake master cylinder 14 10
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Parking brake Handbrake lever nuts 18 13
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ABS Hydraulic unit to Bracket 8 6
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a A3 1

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