Audi A3 4 (2020-on) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Audi A3 4 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 4

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drainage plug 26 19
  • 8YA
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Oil pan Drainage plug 26 19
  • 8YS
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Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
  • 8YA
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Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
  • 8YA
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Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
  • 8YS
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Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
  • 8YS
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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: 2020 - present
  • Generation: 4
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drainage plug 26 19
  • 8YA
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Oil pan Drainage plug 26 19
  • 8YS
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Oil filter Oil filter housing cover 25 18
  • 8YA
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Oil filter Oil filter housing cover 25 18
  • 8YS
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Glow plugs Glow plugs 18 13
  • 8YA
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Engine mounts Engine pipes bracket 7 5
  • 8YA
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Front drive shaft to Wheel hub bolt 200 148
  • 8YA
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Wheel hub assembly Front drive shaft to Wheel hub bolt 200 148
  • 8YS
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Tie rod end to Steering knuckle 20 15
  • 8YA
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Tie rod end Tie rod end to Steering knuckle 20 15
  • 8YS
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Tie rod end Tie rod end locknut 50 37
  • 8YA
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Tie rod end Tie rod end locknut 50 37
  • 8YS
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front brake disc fastener 4 3
  • 8YA
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Disc brake Front brake disc fastener 4 3
  • 8YS
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Disc brake Front brake caliper 30 22
  • 8YA
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Disc brake Front brake caliper fasteners 35 26
  • 8YS
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper fasteners 35 26
  • 8YA
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bracket 175 129
  • 8YA
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bracket fasteners 190 140
  • 8YS
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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
  • 8YA
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Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
  • 8YS
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Struts Front suspension strut lower fasteners 70 52
  • 8YA
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Struts Front suspension strut lower fasteners 70 52
  • 8YS
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock strut piston rod nut 60 44
  • 8YA
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock strut piston rod nut 60 44
  • 8YS
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber rod nut 25 18
  • 8YA
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber rod nut 25 18
  • 8YS
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock strut upper fasteners 15 11
  • 8YA
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock strut upper fasteners 15 11
  • 8YS
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower fastener 70 52
  • 8YA
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower fastener 70 52
  • 8YS
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber mount fasteners 50 37
  • 8YA
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber mount fasteners 50 37
  • 8YS
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener 65 48
  • 8YA
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener 65 48
  • 8YS
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer link to Shock strut fastener 65 48
  • 8YA
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer link to Shock strut fastener 65 48
  • 8YS
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Control arm Control arm to Rear subframe fastener 95 70
  • 8YA
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Control arm Control arm to Rear subframe fastener 95 70
  • 8YS
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Control arm Control arm to Rear knuckle fasteners 130 96
  • 8YA
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Control arm Control arm to Rear knuckle fasteners 130 96
  • 8YS
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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 4

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