Audi A4 5 (2016-on) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Audi A4 5 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 5

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
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Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
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  • Production years: 2016 - present
  • Generation: 5
  • 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
Vacuum pump Vacuum pump bolt 8 6 03.2019 Edition, Stage 1
  • 2.0L TFSI Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump bolt 8 6 03.2019 Edition
  • 3.0L TFSI Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump bolts 8 6 03.2019 Edition, Stage 2
  • 2.0L TDI evo Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump hose 9 7 03.2017 Edition
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump line bolts 8 6 03.2019 Edition, Stage 1
  • 2.0L TFSI Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump line bolts 9 7 03.2019 Edition
  • 3.0L TDI Engine
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Sensor Speed sensor bolt 9 7 03.2017 Edition
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Sensor Speed sensor bolt 9 7 03.2019 Edition
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Fuel system Fuel delivery unit flange cover bolts 2 1 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
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Fuel system Fuel delivery unit flange cover bolts 2 1 NAR vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
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Fuel system Fuel delivery unit flange cover bolts 2 1
  • TDI Engines
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Fuel system Fuel delivery unit flange cover bolts 2 1 g-tron
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Fuel system Fuel delivery unit locking ring 110 81 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
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Fuel system Fuel delivery unit locking ring 110 81 NAR vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
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Fuel system Fuel delivery unit locking ring 110 81
  • TDI Engines
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Fuel system Fuel delivery unit locking ring 110 81 g-tron
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Fuel system Fuel filter bracket nut 8 6
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolts 20 15 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolts 20 15 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolts 20 15 NAR vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolts 20 15 NAR vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolts 20 15 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TDI Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolts 20 15 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TDI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolts 20 15 NAR vehicles
  • TDI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolts 20 15 Stage 1, g-tron
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Fuel system Fuel tank securing strap bolts 20 15 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank securing strap bolts 20 15 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank securing strap bolts 20 15 NAR vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank securing strap bolts 20 15 NAR vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank securing strap bolts 20 15 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TDI Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank securing strap bolts 20 15 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TDI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank securing strap bolts 20 15 NAR vehicles
  • TDI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank securing strap bolts 20 15 Stage 1, g-tron
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Fuel system Fuel tank filler cap bolts 8 6 A5, Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank filler cap bolts 8 6 A5, Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank filler cap bolts 8 6 A5, Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TDI Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank filler cap bolts 8 6 g-tron
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Fuel system Fuel tank fuel filler neck bolts 8 6 NAR vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank fuel filler neck bolts 8 6 NAR vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank fuel filler neck bolts 8 6 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TDI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank fuel filler neck bolts 8 6 NAR vehicles
  • TDI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield speed nuts 2 1 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield speed nuts 2 1 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield speed nuts 2 1 NAR vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield speed nuts 2 1 NAR vehicles
  • TFSI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield speed nuts 2 1 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TDI Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield speed nuts 2 1 Rest-of-world vehicles
  • TDI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield speed nuts 2 1 NAR vehicles
  • TDI Engines
  • 4WD
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Fuel system Natural gas fuel tank mounting bracket bolts 20 15 Stage 1, g-tron
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Fuel system Natural gas fuel tank valve protector bolt 8 6 g-tron
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Fuel system Natural gas fuel tank shut-off valve nut 12 9 g-tron
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Fuel system Natural gas fuel tank shut-off valve plug 9 7 g-tron
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Fuel system Petrol filler neck to Filler connection nut 35 26 g-tron
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Fuel system Petrol filler neck bolts 8 6 A5, g-tron
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Fuel system High-pressure pipe 17 13 g-tron
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing unit bolt 200 148
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing nut 40 30
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing bolt 40 30
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing to Guide link nut 140 103
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing to Wheel bearing bolt 80 59 Stage 1
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing bracket bolt 13 10
  • FWD
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing bracket bolt 13 10
  • 4WD
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing bracket bolt 20 15 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LA and 1LB
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing bracket bolt 20 15 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LC, 1LD, 1LE, 1LF, 1LG and 1LH
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing bracket bolt 20 15 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LJ, 1LL, 1ZA, 1ZC and 1ZK
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing bracket bolt 20 15 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LM, 1LX, 1LY, 1LZ and 1ZX
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing bracket bolt 20 15 03.2019 Edition, Ceramic version, 1LN, 1LU and 1LT
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing to Brake carrier bolt 190 140 03.2017 Edition, 1LA and 1LB
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing to Brake carrier bolt 200 148 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LA and 1LB
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing to Rear brake carrier bolt 100 74 03.2019 Edition, Stage 1
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing to Brake caliper bolt 200 148 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LC, 1LD, 1LE, 1LF, 1LG and 1LH
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing to Brake caliper bolt 200 148 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LJ, 1LL, 1ZA, 1ZC and 1ZK
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing to Brake caliper bolt 200 148 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LM, 1LX, 1LY, 1LZ and 1ZX
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing housing to Brake caliper bolt 200 148 03.2019 Edition, Ceramic version, 1LN, 1LU and 1LT
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Wheel hub assembly Rear wheel bearing housing bolt 100 74 Stage 1, 03.2017 Edition
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive shaft joint body bolts 50 37 M10, Stage 1
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive shaft joint body bolts 90 66 M12, Stage 1
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive shaft heat shield bolts 23 17
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive shaft lock plate bolts 30 22 M8, Stage 1
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive shaft lock plate bolts 50 37 M10, Stage 1
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Track rod 140 103
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Tie rod end Track rod nut 90 66
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Steering rack Wheel bearing housing to Steering rack nut 140 103
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Steering column Steering column bolts 20 15 Stage 2
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Steering column Steering column handle bolt 5 4
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Steering column Electronic steering column lock control unit bolt 5 4
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Steering shaft Intermediate steering shaft bolt 20 15 Stage 1
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Steering shaft Intermediate steering shaft nut 5 4
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Steering wheel Steering wheel bolt 30 22 Stage 1, three-spoke steering wheel
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Steering wheel Steering wheel bolt 30 22 Stage 1, four-spoke steering wheel
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Steering wheel Steering wheel trim bolt 1 1 Three-spoke steering wheel
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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 bolt 5 4 03.2017 Edition, 1LC, 1LD, 1LE and 1LF
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Disc brake Front brake disc bolt 5 4 03.2017 Edition, 1LA and 1LB
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Disc brake Front brake disc to Wheel bearing housing bolt 10 7 03.2017 Edition, 1LJ, 1LL,1ZA etc.
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Disc brake Front brake disc bolt 8 6 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LA and 1LB
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Disc brake Front brake disc bolt 8 6 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LC, 1LD, 1LE, 1LF, 1LG and 1LH
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Disc brake Front brake disc bolt 8 6 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LJ, 1LL, 1ZA, 1ZC and 1ZK
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Disc brake Front brake disc bolt 8 6 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LM, 1LX, 1LY, 1LZ and 1ZX
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Disc brake Front brake disc bolt 8 6 03.2019 Edition, Ceramic version, 1LN, 1LU and 1LT
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Disc brake Rear brake disc bolt 10 7 03.2017 Edition
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Disc brake Rear brake disc bolt 8 6 03.2019 Edition
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Disc brake Front brake caliper to Hub carrier bolts 200 148 03.2017 Edition, 1LC, 1LD, 1LE and 1LF
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bleeder screws 10 7 03.2017 Edition, 1LC, 1LD, 1LE and 1LF
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bleeder screws 20 15 03.2017 Edition, 1LJ, 1LL,1ZA etc.
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bleeder screws 18 13 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LC, 1LD, 1LE, 1LF, 1LG and 1LH
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bleeder screws 18 13 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LJ, 1LL, 1ZA, 1ZC and 1ZK
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bleeder screws 18 13 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LM, 1LX, 1LY, 1LZ and 1ZX
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bleeder screws 18 13 03.2019 Edition, Ceramic version, 1LN, 1LU and 1LT
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper bleeder screws 10 7 03.2017 Edition
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper bleeder screws 11 8 03.2019 Edition
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bleeder valve 13 10 03.2017 Edition, 1LA and 1LB
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Disc brake Front brake caliper guide pins 30 22 03.2017 Edition, 1LA and 1LB
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Disc brake Wheel bearing housing to Front bake caliper bolt 196 145 03.2017 Edition, 1LJ, 1LL,1ZA etc.
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Disc brake Front brake caliper housing guide pins 30 22 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LA and 1LB
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Disc brake Front brake caliper housing bleeder screws 18 13 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LA and 1LB
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Disc brake Front brake caliper housing bracket bolt 9 7 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LA and 1LB
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper bolt 35 26 03.2017 Edition
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper bolt 35 26 03.2019 Edition
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Brake line Front brake caliper brake line with banjo bolt 45 33 03.2017 Edition, 1LC, 1LD, 1LE and 1LF
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Brake line Front brake caliper brake line 14 10 03.2017 Edition, 1LJ, 1LL,1ZA etc.
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Brake line Front brake caliper brake hose 16 12 03.2017 Edition, 1LA and 1LB
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Brake line Front brake caliper brake hose 20 15 03.2017 Edition, 1LJ, 1LL,1ZA etc. (without union screw)
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Brake line Front brake caliper brake hose 14 10 03.2017 Edition, 1LJ, 1LL,1ZA etc. (with union screw)
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Brake line Front brake caliper brake hose 14 10 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LA and 1LB
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Brake line Front brake caliper brake hose 14 10 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LC, 1LD, 1LE, 1LF, 1LG and 1LH
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Brake line Front brake caliper brake hose 14 10 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LJ, 1LL, 1ZA, 1ZC and 1ZK
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Brake line Front brake caliper brake hose 14 10 03.2019 Edition, Steel version, 1LM, 1LX, 1LY, 1LZ and 1ZX
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Brake line Front brake caliper brake hose 14 10 03.2019 Edition, Ceramic version, 1LN, 1LU and 1LT
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Brake line Front brake hose bracket bolt 10 7 03.2017 Edition, 1LJ, 1LL,1ZA etc.
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Brake line Rear brake hose bracket bolt 8 6 03.2017 Edition
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Brake line Rear brake hose bracket bolt 20 15 03.2019 Edition
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Brake pedal Accelerator pedal module bolt 8 6
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Brake pedal Accelerator pedal module bolt 8 6 g-tron
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Brake pedal Brake pedal mounting bracket nuts 8 6 03.2017 Edition
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Brake pedal Brake pedal mounting bracket nuts 8 6 03.2019 Edition
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Brake pedal Brake pedal mounting bracket bolt 8 6 03.2019 Edition
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Brake pedal Brake pedal mounting bracket on Steering column bolt 20 15 03.2017 Edition
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Brake pedal Brake pedal mounting bracket on Steering column bolt 20 15 03.2019 Edition
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder bolt 25 18 03.2017 Edition
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder bolt 25 18 03.2019 Edition
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder nut 23 17 03.2017 Edition
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder nut 49 36 03.2019 Edition
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder/primary piston circuit to Hydraulic unit brake line 14 10 03.2017 Edition
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder/primary piston circuit to Hydraulic unit brake line 16 12 03.2019 Edition
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder/secondary piston circuit to Hydraulic unit brake line 14 10 03.2017 Edition
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder/secondary piston circuit to Hydraulic unit brake line 14 10 03.2019 Edition
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Master cylinder Ball head to Brake servo 30 22 03.2017 Edition
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Master cylinder Ball head to Brake servo 30 22 03.2019 Edition
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Parking brake Electromechanical parking brake motor bolt 12 9 03.2017 Edition
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Parking brake Electromechanical parking brake motor bolt 13 10 03.2019 Edition
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ABS ABS control unit bolt 1 1 Stage 1, Minimum torque, 03.2017 Edition
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ABS ABS control unit bolt 2 1 Stage 1, Maximum torque, 03.2017 Edition
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ABS ABS control unit bolt 3 2 Stage 2, 03.2017 Edition
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ABS ABS control unit bolt 1 1 Stage 1, Minimum torque, 03.2019 Edition
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ABS ABS control unit bolt 2 1 Stage 1, Maximum torque, 03.2019 Edition
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ABS ABS control unit bolt 3 2 Stage 2, 03.2019 Edition
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ABS ABS control unit and hydraulic unit bracket nuts 4 3 03.2017 Edition
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ABS ABS hydraulic unit brake line 14 10 03.2017 Edition
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ABS ABS hydraulic unit to Brake caliper brake line 14 10 03.2019 Edition
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ABS ABS hydraulic unit mounting bracket bolt 18 13 03.2017 Edition
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ABS ABS hydraulic unit mounting bracket bolt 25 18 03.2019 Edition
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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
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Struts Suspenion sturt mounting nut 50 37
  • Coil spring
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Struts Suspension turret bolt 20 15 Stage 1
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Struts Rear upper link bolts 50 37 Stage 1
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber fork to Coupling rod nut 40 30 Stage 1
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Shock absorbers/shocks Upper shock absorber fork nut 40 30
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Shock absorbers/shocks Lower shock absorber fork nut 90 66 Stage 1
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock absorber nut 35 26
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock absorber mounting bolts 50 37 Stage 1
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Stabilizer bar Anti-roll bar to Coupling rod nut 40 30 Stage 1
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Stabilizer bar Front anti-roll bar clamp nuts 30 22
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Stabilizer bar Anti-roll bar clamp bolt 25 18 All vehicles except for all-road
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Stabilizer bar Anti-roll bar clamp bolt 15 11 All-road
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Control arm Front upper transverse link to Coupling rod bolt 40 30 Stage 1
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Control arm Upper transverse link to Wheel bearing housing bolt 70 52 Stage 1
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Control arm Front lower transverse link bolt 70 52 Stage 1
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Control arm Rear lower transverse link nut 70 52 Stage 1
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Ball joint Track rod ball joint nut 80 59
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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 5

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