Audi A4 1 (1994-2001) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Audi A4 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 A4 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source

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: 1994 - 2001
  • Generation: 1
  • 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 Upper oil pan bolts 20 15 Hex socket head bolt M8
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Oil pan Upper oil pan bolts 15 11 Hex bolt M6
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Oil pan Lower oil pan bolts 10 7 Hex bolt M6
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Oil pan` Lower oil pan to Upper oil pan 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Oil pan Coolant line to Oil pan 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Oil pan Coolant line to Oil pan bracket 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter hex nut 30 22
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick guide tube 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Oil pump Chain sprocket to Oil pump 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Oil pump Oil pump supply lines to Upper oil pan 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Piston rods Connecting rod bearing bolts 30 22 Stage 1
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 60 44 Stage 1
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Cylinder head Bearing caps to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Cylinder head Camshaft adjuster to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Cylinder head Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Cylinder head Intake manifod to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Cylinder head Ignition coil to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Intake manifold Oil pipe to Intake manifold 20 15
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Engine block Cylinder block bolts 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Engine block Cylinder block front sealing flange collar bolt 30 22
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Engine block Cylinder block sealing flange bolt 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Engine block Oil pump to Engine block 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Engine block Upper oil pan to Cylinder block 10 7 M6
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Engine block Upper oil pan to Cylinder block 20 15 M8
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Engine mounts Engine mounting nut 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Engine mounts Engine mounting bolts 60 44
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Engine mounts Engine mounting combi bolt 110 81 Stage 1
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Engine mounts Engine mounting to Engine support 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Engine mounts Intake pipe to Engine support 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Sensor Oxygen sensor 50 37
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Sensor Hall sensor rotor bolt 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Sensor Hall sensor bolt 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Alternator Terminal 30/B+ cable 16 12
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Alternator Terminal D+ cable 4 3
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Camshaft Camshaft toothed belt sprocket 55 41
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 30 22 Stage 1
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing caps and camshaft adjuster bolt 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley 20 15
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Crankshaft Crankshaft central bolt 200 148 Stage 1
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolts 30 22 Stage 1
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolts 60 44 Stage 2
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap side bolts 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Crankshaft Dual-mass flywheel to Crankshaft 60 44 Stage 1
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
  • Manual Transmission
 unverified source
Crankshaft Drive plate to Crankshaft 60 44 Stage 1
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
  • Automatic Transmission
 unverified source
Common rail Injector pipes 30 22
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Water pump Coolant pump bolt 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Coolant expansion tank Coolant expansion tank bolt 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Water pump Condenser to Radiator 10 7 Vechicles with air conditioner
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Water pump Cooling lines to Radiator 10 7 Vechicles with air conditioner
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Water pump Pressurizing fan to Radiator 10 7 Vechicles with air conditioner
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Water pump Radiator drain screw 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Water pump Radiator fan ring nut 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Water pump Radiator fan thermoswitch 35 26
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Water pump Radiator mounting rod bolts 5 4
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Water pump Radiator mounting rod to Guard plate bolts 5 4
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Water pump Viscous fan coupling 37 27
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Water pump Viscous fan bracket bolt 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Water pump Viscous fan fan wheel bolt 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Air conditioning A/C compressor bracket 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Air conditioning A/C lines to Oil pan bracket 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Toothed belt tensioning roller 20 15
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Toothed belt tensioner 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Toothed belt tensioner lever 20 15
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler wheel 45 33
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Fuel system Oil distribution line banjo bolt 15 11
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Fuel system Oil spray jet bolt 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Fuel system Oil temperature sender 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source

drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Breather housing bolt 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing collar bolt 115 85 M14
unverified source
Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing collar bolt 190 140 M16
unverified source
Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing splash shield bolt 10 7
unverified source
Flywheel/Flex plate Clutch to Dual-mass flywheel 20 15
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
  • Manual Transmission
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Oil pan to Transmission 25 18 M8
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Oil pan to Transmission 45 33 M10
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Exhaust pipe to Transmission 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Drive/Axle shaft Drive axle bolt 115 85 Stage 1, M14 bolt
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive axle bolt 190 140 Stage 1, M16 bolt
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive axle with Constant Velocity joint spacer plate socket-head bolts 40 30 M8 x 48
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive axle with Constant Velocity joint spacer plate socket-head bolts 80 59 M10 x 48
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive axle with triple-rotor joint 12-point socket-head bolt 80 59 M10 x 20
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive axle to Drive flange on transmission bolts 40 30 M8 bolts
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive axle to Drive flange on transmission bolts 80 59 M10 bolts
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steering torque settings

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

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe to Exhaust manifold 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Turbo Turbocharger 20 15
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Turbo Turbocharger heat shield 10 7
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Turbo Oil pipe to Turbocharger 15 11
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Turbo Exhaust pipe between Exhaust manifold and Turbocharger 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Turbo Exhaust pipe with catalytic converter to Turbocharger 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
 unverified source
Muffler Front muffler double clamp nuts 40 30
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Muffler Front muffler mounting bolts 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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Muffler Catalytic converter to Front muffler 25 18
  • 2.7L V6 Biturbo
  • APB
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brakes torque settings

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

suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Struts Suspension strut mounting bracket bolts 75 55
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Struts Suspension strut mounting bracket self-locking nuts 50 37
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Struts Suspension strut mounting bracket self-locing flanged nut 20 15
unverified source
Struts Upper link nuts 40 30
unverified source
Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar to Connecting link self-locking nut 100 74 Connecting link with ball joint
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar to Connecting link self-locking hex nut 40 30 Stage 1, Connecting link with rubber bushings
unverified source
Control arm Guide link self-locking nut 100 74
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Control arm Wheel bearing housing to Lower track control link self-locking nut 100 74
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Control arm Lower track control link to Connecting link self-locking nut 40 30 Stage 1, Connecting link with ball joint
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Control arm Lower track control link to Connecting link self-locking nut 40 30 Stage 1, Connecting link with rubber bushings
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a A4 1

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