Audi A3 2 (2003-2012) Torque Spec Settings
M 93 (talk) 16:05, 1 January 2009 (UTC), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Audi A3 2 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 settings for Audi A3 2
| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 | type 8L only |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 | type 8L only |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 140 | 103 | except 8L |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 140 | 103 | except 8L |
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.
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- Production years: 2003 - 2012
- Generation: 2
- 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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| Vacuum pump | Vacuum unit to Intake manifold | 3 | 2 |
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| Vacuum pump | Vacuum pump bracket nut | 9 | 7 | brake -V192- |
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| Engine block | Air pipe to Cylinder block | 15 | 11 |
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| Sensor | ESP sensor unit to Bracket | 20 | 15 |
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| Sensor | Speed sensor bolt | 8 | 6 | RS3 |
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| Sensor | Rear speed sensor bolt | 8 | 6 | Hexagon socket-head bolt |
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| Sensor | Rear speed sensor bolt | 8 | 6 | Hexagon socket-head bolt |
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| Sensor | Speed sensor to Wheel bearing housing | 8 | 6 |
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| Sensor | Speed sensor to Stub axle | 8 | 6 |
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| Sensor | Speed sensor to Stub axle | 8 | 6 |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 15 | 11 | to 06.2008 |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 | from 06.2008 onwards |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 | Unit injector |
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| Alternator | Alternator B+ terminal | 16 | 12 | Common rail |
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| Alternator | Alternator clamp | 5 | 4 |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Bracket for ancillaries | 23 | 17 |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Bracket for ancillaries | 23 | 17 |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Bracket for ancillaries | 23 | 17 |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Bracket for ancillaries | 23 | 17 |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Bracket for ancillaries | 23 | 17 |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Bracket for ancillaries | 23 | 17 |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Bracket for ancillaries | 23 | 17 |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Bracket for ancillaries | 23 | 17 | Unit injector |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Bracket for ancillaries | 23 | 17 | Common rail |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Engine | 25 | 18 |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Engine | 25 | 18 |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Engine | 25 | 18 |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Engine | 25 | 18 | to 06.2008 |
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| Alternator | Alternator to Engine | 23 | 17 | from 06.2008 onwards |
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| Starter | Starter to Gearbox | 80 | 59 | with dual clutch gearbox |
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| Starter | Starter to Gearbox | 80 | 59 | with dual clutch gearbox |
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| Starter | Starter to Gearbox | 80 | 59 | with manual gearbox |
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| Starter | Starter to Gearbox | 80 | 59 | with manual gearbox |
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| Starter | Starter to Gearbox | 80 | 59 |
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| Starter | Starter to Gearbox | 80 | 59 |
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| Starter | Starter to Gearbox | 80 | 59 |
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| Starter | Starter to Gearbox | 80 | 59 |
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| Starter | Starter to Gearbox | 80 | 59 |
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| Starter | Starter to Gearbox | 40 | 30 | Common rail |
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| Starter | Starter to Gearbox | 80 | 59 | Unit injector |
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| Starter | Starter to Gearbox | 40 | 30 | Common rail |
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| Starter | Starter to Manual gearbox | 80 | 59 | to 06.2008 |
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| Starter | Starter to Manual gearbox | 80 | 59 | from 06.2008 onwards, with manual gearbox |
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| Starter | Starter to Dual clutch gearbox | 40 | 30 | to 06.2008 |
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| Starter | Starter to Dual clutch gearbox | 40 | 30 | from 06.2008 onwards, with dual clutch gearbox |
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| Starter | Starter to Dual clutch gearbox | 40 | 30 | with dual clutch gearbox |
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| Starter | Starter to Dual clutch gearbox | 40 | 30 |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 16 | 12 | with dual clutch gearbox |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 16 | 12 | with dual clutch gearbox |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 16 | 12 | with manual gearbox |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 16 | 12 | with manual gearbox |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 16 | 12 |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 16 | 12 |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 16 | 12 |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 16 | 12 |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 16 | 12 |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 16 | 12 |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 15 | 11 | to 06.2008 |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 15 | 11 | from 06.2008 onwards, with manual gearbox |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 15 | 11 | from 06.2008 onwards, with dual clutch gearbox |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 16 | 12 | with dual clutch gearbox |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 15 | 11 | Common rail |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 16 | 12 | Unit injector |
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| Starter | Terminal B+ to Starter | 15 | 11 | Common rail |
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| Starter | Positive cables to Positive terminal | 15 | 11 |
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| Starter | Positive cables to Positive terminal | 15 | 11 |
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| Battery | Battery clamp to Battery terminal | 6 | 4 |
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| Battery | Battery mounting to Body bolts | 6 | 4 |
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| Battery | Battery tray to Body | 10 | 7 |
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| Battery | Cover for battery compartment to Body | 8 | 6 |
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| Battery | Retainer plate bolt | 22 | 16 |
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| Radiator | Coolant pipe to Bracket | 20 | 15 |
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| Radiator | Coolant pipe to Bracket | 10 | 7 |
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| Radiator | Radiator cowl to Radiator | 5 | 4 |
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| Air conditioning | Air conditioner compressor to Bracket for air conditioner compressor | 25 | 18 |
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| Air conditioning | Air conditioner compressor to Bracket for air conditioner compressor | 25 | 18 |
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| Air conditioning | Air conditioner compressor to Bracket for air conditioner compressor | 25 | 18 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Tensioner for poly V-belt to Bracket for ancillaries | 23 | 17 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Tensioner for poly V-belt to Bracket for ancillaries | 23 | 17 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Tensioning roller to Bracket for ancillaries | 50 | 37 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel cooler to Underbody | 20 | 15 | with unit injuection |
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| Fuel system | Fuel delivery unit locking ring | 110 | 81 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel delivery unit locking ring | 110 | 81 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel delivery unit with flange locking ring | 110 | 81 | Version 1 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel delivery unit with flange locking ring | 110 | 81 | Version 2 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel delivery unit with flange locking ring | 110 | 81 | Version 1 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel delivery unit with flange locking ring | 110 | 81 | Version 2 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel gauge sender 2-G169- locking ring | 110 | 81 | Version 1 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel gauge sender 2-G169- locking ring | 110 | 81 | Version 2 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel gauge sender 2-G169- locking ring | 110 | 81 | Version 1 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel gauge sender 2-G169- locking ring | 110 | 81 | Version 2 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filler protective plate bolt | 8 | 6 | USA |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filler protective plate bolt | 8 | 6 | USA |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filter bracket bolt | 3 | 2 | with MPI Engine |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filter bracket bolt | 3 | 2 | with FSI Engine, up to approx. 05.2004 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filter bracket bolt | 3 | 2 | with FSI Engine, from approx. 06.2004 onwards |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filter bracket bolt | 3 | 2 | with TFSI Engine |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filter housing bolt | 10 | 7 | with common rail engine |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filter housing bracket bolt | 8 | 6 | with unit injector engine |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank bolt | 26 | 19 | Rest-of-world |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank bolt | 26 | 19 | USA |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank bolt | 26 | 19 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank securing strap bolt | 26 | 19 | Rest-of-world |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank securing strap bolt | 26 | 19 | USA |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank securing strap bolt | 26 | 19 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank heat shield support bracket bot | 26 | 19 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank heat shield clamping washer | 2 | 1 | Rest-of-world |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank heat shield clamping washer | 2 | 1 | USA |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank heat shield clamping washer | 2 | 1 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank heat shield securing strap bolt | 26 | 19 | Rest-of-world |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank heat shield securing strap bolt | 26 | 19 | USA |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank heat shield securing strap bolt | 26 | 19 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel system diagnostic pump -V144- to Bracket bolt | 4 | 3 | USA |
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| Fuel system | Fuel system diagnostic pump -V144- bracket bolt | 8 | 6 | USA |
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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 | Front wheel bearing housing ribbed bolt | 190 | 140 | FN-3, 1LJ, 1ZA, 1ZC, 1ZD, 1ZE, 1ZM, 1ZP |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Front wheel bearing housing ribbed bolt | 196 | 145 | M14 x 1.5 x 38, for FNRG-57, 1LK and 1ZK |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear wheel bearing housing bolt | 90 | 66 | Stage 1, hexagon socket head bolt |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear wheel bearing housing bolt | 90 | 66 | Stage 1, hexagon socket head bolt |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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exhaust torque settings
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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 | 1ZF |
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| Disc brake | Front brake disc cross-head bolt | 4 | 3 | FN-3, 1LJ, 1ZA, 1ZC, 1ZD, 1ZE, 1ZM, 1ZP |
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| Disc brake | Front brake disc cross-head bolt | 4 | 3 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake disc cross-head bolt | 4 | 3 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake disc bolt | 4 | 3 | RS3 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper bolt | 200 | 148 | RS3 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper bracket bolt | 18 | 13 | RS3 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper bleeder screw | 13 | 10 | RS3 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper bleeder screw | 10 | 7 | FS III, FN-3 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper bleeder screw | 10 | 7 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper bleeder valve | 15 | 11 | FNRG-57 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper guide pin | 30 | 22 | 1ZF |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper guide pin | 30 | 22 | FN-3, 1LJ, 1ZA, 1ZC, 1ZD, 1ZE, 1ZM, 1ZP |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper guide pin | 28 | 21 | FS III |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper housing guide pins | 30 | 22 | FNRG-57, 1LK, 1ZK |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper housing to Bracket bolt | 25 | 18 | Hexagon Bolt M8 x 16, for FNRG-57, 1LK and 1ZK |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper to Wheel bearing housing | 30 | 22 | 1ZF |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper housing to Brake carrier | 30 | 22 | FN-3, 1LJ, 1ZA, 1ZC, 1ZD, 1ZE, 1ZM, 1ZP |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper housing bolt | 35 | 26 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper housing bolt | 35 | 26 |
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| Brake line | Brake lines to Hydraulic unit | 14 | 10 | Mark 60 |
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| Brake line | Brake lines to Hydraulic unit | 14 | 10 | Mark 70 |
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| Brake line | Brake lines to Hydraulic unit | 14 | 10 |
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| Brake line | Brake lines to Hydraulic unit | 14 | 10 |
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| Brake line | Brake lines to Hydraulic unit | 14 | 10 | with diesel particulate filter |
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| Brake line | Brake line connection to Brake hose | 12 | 9 | FNRG-57, 1LK, 1ZK |
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| Brake line | Brake line connection to Brake caliper | 19 | 14 | FNRG-57, 1LK, 1ZK |
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| Brake line | Brake master cylinder/secondary piston circuit to Hydraulic unit brake line | 14 | 10 |
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| Brake line | Brake master cylinder/primary piston circuit to Hydraulic unit brake line | 14 | 10 |
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| Brake line | Brake hose with banjo bolt to Brake caliper | 35 | 26 | 1ZF |
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| Brake line | Brake hose with banjo bolt to Brake caliper | 35 | 26 | FN-3, 1LJ, 1ZA, 1ZC, 1ZD, 1ZE, 1ZM, 1ZP |
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| Brake line | Brake hose to Brake caliper | 14 | 10 | RS3 |
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| Brake pedal | Accelerator pedal module bolt | 9 | 7 |
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| Brake pedal | Accelerator pedal module bolt | 9 | 7 |
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| Brake pedal | Brake pedal hexagon nut | 25 | 18 |
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| Brake pedal | Brake pedal mounting bracket nut | 25 | 18 |
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| Master cylinder | Brake master cylinder heat shield hexagon nut | 20 | 15 |
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| Master cylinder | Brake master cylinder to Brake servo | 25 | 18 |
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| Parking brake | Handbrake lever adjustment nut | 8 | 6 |
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| Parking brake | Handbrake lever hexagon nut | 15 | 11 |
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| ABS | ABS hydraulic unit bolts | 4 | 3 | Mark 60 |
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| ABS | ABS hydraulic unit bolts | 6 | 4 | Mark 70, Hexagon bolt |
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| ABS | ABS hydraulic unit bracket bolts | 8 | 6 | Mark 60 |
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| ABS | ABS hydraulic unit bracket bolts | 8 | 6 | Mark 70 |
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| ABS | ABS hydraulic unit with control unit bracket bolt | 8 | 6 | RS3 |
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| ABS | ABS hydraulic unit mounting bracket bolts | 20 | 15 | Mark 60 |
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| ABS | ABS hydraulic unit mounting bracket bolts | 20 | 15 | Mark 70 |
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| ABS | ABS hydraulic unit with control unit mounting bracket nut | 20 | 15 | RS3 |
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| ABS | Control unit to Hydraulic unit | 4 | 3 |
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| ABS | Control unit to Hydraulic unit | 4 | 3 |
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| ABS | Control unit to Hydraulic unit | 4 | 3 | with diesel particulate filter |
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| ABS | Hydraulic unit to Bracket | 8 | 6 |
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| ABS | Hydraulic unit to Bracket | 8 | 6 |
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| ABS | Hydraulic unit to Bracket | 8 | 6 | with diesel particulate filter |
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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 | type 8L only |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 140 | 103 | except 8L |
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| Wheels | Union nut | 6 | 4 | 8P and 8V in USA |
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general torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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