Audi A4 2 (2000-2007) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Audi A4 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 specs for Audi A4 2

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Drainage plug	32	24		8E2
Differential	Drainage plug	32	24		8E5
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		8E2
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		8E2
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		8E5
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		8E5

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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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Drainage plug	30	22		8E5
Oil filter	Oil filter housing cover	25	18		8E5
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	25	18		8E5
Glow plugs	Glow plugs	15	11		8E5
Sensor	MAF sensor fasteners	4	3		8E5
Sensor	Oxygen sensor fastener	46	34		8E5
Alternator	Alternator fasteners	8	6		8E5
Alternator	Alternator power cable fastener	5	4		8E5
Battery	Ignition coil bolts	7	5		8E5
Radiator	Thermostat housing fasteners	6	4		8E5
Radiator	Viscous fan clutch fastener	24	18		8E5

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Drainage plug	32	24		8E5
Differential	Filler plug	32	24		8E5
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel hub bearing fastener	200	148		8E5

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end locknut	40	30		8E5
Tie rod end	Tie rod end fastening bolt	7	5		8E5
Tie rod end	Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut	45	33		8E5

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front brake caliper	30	22		8E5
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper	35	26		8E5
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bracket	190	140		8E5
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bracket	75	55		8E5
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bleed screw	7	5		8E5

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		8E5
Struts	Front shock strut piston rod nut	50	37		8E5
Struts	Front shock absorber strut mount upper fastener	75	55		8E5
Struts	Rear shock strut piston rod upper fastening	25	18		8E5
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear top shock absorber fastening	36	27		8E5
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber lower fastening	90	66		8E5
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber lower fastener	150	111		8E5
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer rod fastening	40	30		8E5
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener	40	30		8E5
Control arm	Control arm to Subframe rear fastener	70	52		8E5
Control arm	Upper control arm fasteners	45	33		8E5
Control arm	Control arms to Shock strut mount fastener	50	37		8E5
Ball joint	Front ball joint fastener	120	89		8E5

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