Audi A3 1 (1996-2002) Torque Spec Settings
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 | |
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Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 20 | 15 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 20 | 15 |
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Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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- Production years: 1996 - 2002
- Generation: 1
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
All Torque Settings in Tables
engine torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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Oil pan | Sump to Cylinder block | 15 | 11 |
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Oil pan | Sump to Cylinder block | 15 | 11 |
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Oil pan | Sump to Gearbox | 45 | 33 |
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Oil pan | Sump to Gearbox | 45 | 33 |
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Oil pan | Baffle plate bolt | 16 | 12 |
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Oil pan | Baffle plate bolt | 16 | 12 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 20 | 15 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 20 | 15 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter bracket bolt | 15 | 11 | Step 1 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter bracket bolt | 15 | 11 | Step 1 |
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Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure switch | 25 | 18 |
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Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure switch | 25 | 18 |
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Oil dipstick | Oil dipstick guide tube bracket bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Oil dipstick | Oil dipstick guide tube bracket bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Oil feeder | Oil spray jet and pressure relief valve bolt | 27 | 20 |
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Oil dipstick | Oil spray jet and pressure relief valve bolt | 27 | 20 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump to Cylinder block | 16 | 12 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump to Cylinder block | 16 | 12 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump sprocket bolt | 22 | 16 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump sprocket bolt | 22 | 16 |
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Vacuum pump | Vacuum pump to Bracket | 8 | 6 |
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Vacuum pump | Vacuum pump to Bracket | 10 | 7 | Vehicles with distributor-type injection pump |
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Vacuum pump | Vacuum pump bracket to Subframe | 20 | 15 |
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Vacuum pump | Vacuum pump to Cylinder head | 20 | 15 | Vehicles with distributor-type injection pump |
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Piston rods | Conrod bearing cap nuts | 30 | 22 | Sawn conrods, Step 1 |
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Piston rods | Conrod bearing cap nuts | 30 | 22 | Sawn conrods, Step 1 |
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Piston rods | Conrod bolt | 30 | 22 | Cracked-steel conrods, Step 1 |
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Piston rods | Conrod bolt | 30 | 22 | Cracked-steel conrods, Step 1 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 40 | 30 | Step 1 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 40 | 30 | Step 1 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head | 10 | 7 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head | 10 | 7 |
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Cylinder head | Coolant pipe flange to Cylinder head | 10 | 7 |
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Cylinder head | Coolant pipe flange to Cylinder head | 10 | 7 |
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Cylinder head | Hall sender housing to Cylinder head | 10 | 7 |
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Cylinder head | Hall sender housing to Cylinder head | 10 | 7 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs in cylinder head | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs in cylinder head | 30 | 22 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Throttle body | Throttle valve housing bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Throttle body | Throttle valve housing bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Engine block | Cylinder block support | 25 | 18 |
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Engine block | Cylinder block support | 25 | 18 |
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Engine block | Sealing flange to Cylinder block | 15 | 11 |
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Engine block | Sealing flange to Cylinder block | 15 | 11 |
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Engine block | Auxiliary units support bracket to Cylinder block | 45 | 33 |
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Engine block | Auxiliary units support bracket to Cylinder block | 45 | 33 |
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Engine mounts | Engine support bolt | 45 | 33 |
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Engine mounts | Engine support bolt | 45 | 33 |
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Alternator | Alternator bolt | 23 | 17 |
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Alternator | Alternator bolt | 23 | 17 |
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Battery | Cable connector to Battery terminal | 6 | 4 |
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Battery | Cable connector to Battery terminal | 6 | 4 |
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Camshaft | Exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt | 65 | 48 |
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Camshaft | Exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt | 65 | 48 |
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Camshaft | Exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Camshaft | Exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Camshaft | Hall sender rotor to Camshaft | 25 | 18 |
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Camshaft | Hall sender rotor to Camshaft | 25 | 18 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft sprocket bolt | 90 | 66 | Step 1 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft sprocket bolt | 90 | 66 | Step 1 |
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Crankshaft | Bearing cap bolts | 65 | 48 | Step 1 |
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Crankshaft | Bearing cap bolts | 65 | 48 | Step 1 |
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Crankshaft | Vibration damper bolts | 10 | 7 | Bolts strength grade 8.8 |
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Crankshaft | Vibration damper bolts | 10 | 7 | Bolts strength grade 8.8 |
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Crankshaft | Vibration damper bolts | 40 | 30 | Bolts strength grade 10.9 |
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Crankshaft | Vibration damper bolts | 40 | 30 | Bolts strength grade 10.9 |
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Crankshaft | Sender wheel to Crankshaft | 10 | 7 |
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Crankshaft | Sender wheel to Crankshaft | 10 | 7 |
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Common rail | Fuel rail bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Common rail | Fuel rail bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Water pump | Coolant pump bolt | 15 | 11 |
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Water pump | Coolant pump bolt | 15 | 11 |
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Radiator | Radiator cowl to Radiator | 10 | 7 |
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Radiator | Radiator cowl to Radiator | 10 | 7 |
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Radiator | Refrigerant pipe to Radiator | 10 | 7 |
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Radiator | Refrigerant pipe to Radiator | 10 | 7 |
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Radiator | Condenser to Radiator | 10 | 7 |
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Radiator | Condenser to Radiator | 10 | 7 |
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Radiator | Radiator to Lock carrier | 10 | 7 |
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Radiator | Radiator to Lock carrier | 10 | 7 |
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Radiator | Thermoswitch in radiator | 10 | 7 |
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Radiator | Thermoswitch in radiator | 10 | 7 |
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Air conditioning | A/C compressor bolt | 45 | 33 |
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Air conditioning | A/C compressor bolt | 45 | 33 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Chain tensioner | 16 | 12 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Chain tensioner | 16 | 12 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Tensioning roller | 27 | 20 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Tensioning roller | 27 | 20 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Idler roller bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Idler roller bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Toothed belt tensioning device bolt | 15 | 11 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Toothed belt tensioning device bolt | 15 | 11 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Toothed belt guard bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Toothed belt guard bolts | 10 | 7 |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Wheel hub assembly | Speed sensor to Wheel bearing housing | 8 | 6 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Dual mass flywheel to Crankshaft | 60 | 44 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Dual mass flywheel to Crankshaft | 60 | 44 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Drive plate to Crankshaft | 60 | 44 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Drive plate to Crankshaft | 60 | 44 |
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Torque converter | Drive plate to Torque converter | 85 | 63 |
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Torque converter | Drive plate to Torque converter | 85 | 63 |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Steering column | Steering column mounting bracket sender holder | 20 | 15 |
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Power steering | Power steering vane pump bolt | 23 | 17 |
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Power steering | Power steering vane pump bolt | 23 | 17 |
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Power steering | Vane pump pulley bolt | 23 | 17 |
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Power steering | Vane pump pulley bolt | 23 | 17 |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head | 25 | 18 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head | 25 | 18 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold bracket | 25 | 18 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold bracket | 25 | 18 |
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Exhaust manifold | Front exhaust pipe to Exhaust manifold | 40 | 30 |
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Exhaust manifold | Front exhaust pipe to Exhaust manifold | 40 | 30 |
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Exhaust manifold | Heat shield to Bracket | 10 | 7 | M6 |
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Exhaust manifold | Heat shield to Bracket | 10 | 7 | M6 |
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Exhaust manifold | Heat shield to Bracket | 23 | 17 | M8 |
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Exhaust manifold | Heat shield to Bracket | 23 | 17 | M8 |
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EGR | Exhaust gas recirculation to Secondary air valve connecting pipe | 22 | 16 |
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EGR | Exhaust gas recirculation to Secondary air valve connecting pipe | 22 | 16 |
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EGR | Exhaust gas recirculation to Upper intake manifold support connecting pipe | 22 | 16 |
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EGR | Exhaust gas recirculation to Upper intake manifold support connecting pipe | 22 | 16 |
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Muffler | Centre silencer mounting bolts | 23 | 17 |
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Muffler | Centre silencer mounting bolts | 23 | 17 |
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Muffler | Rear silencer mounting bolts | 23 | 17 |
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Muffler | Rear silencer mounting bolts | 23 | 17 |
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brakes torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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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 |
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Disc brake | Rear brake disc cross head bolt | 4 | 3 |
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Disc brake | Rear brake disc cross head bolt | 4 | 3 |
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Disc brake | Front guide pin | 28 | 21 | FS3 |
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Disc brake | Front guide pin | 28 | 21 | FN3 |
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Disc brake | Front bleed screw | 10 | 7 | FS3 |
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Disc brake | Front bleed screw | 10 | 7 | FN3 |
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Disc brake | Rear bleed screw | 10 | 7 |
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Disc brake | Front brake caliper to Wheel bearing housing | 28 | 21 | FS3 |
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Disc brake | Front brake caliper housing to Brake carrier | 28 | 21 | FN3 |
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Disc brake | Rear brake caliper housing to Brake carrier | 35 | 26 |
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Disc brake | Rear brake caliper housing to Brake carrier | 35 | 26 |
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Brake line | Front brake hose to Brake caliper | 35 | 26 | FS3 |
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Brake line | Front brake hose to Brake caliper | 35 | 26 | FN3 |
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Brake line | Rear brake hose to Brake caliper | 38 | 28 |
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Brake line | Rear brake hose to Brake caliper | 38 | 28 |
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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
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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general torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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