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1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard
Torque Specifications: Notes
1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Notes
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Caliper Bolt | 89 (120) | |||||||||||||||
| Drive Axle Collar Bolt M14(1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | 85 (115) | |||||||||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 180° Turn | |||||||||||||||
| Drive Axle Collar Bolt M16(1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | 140 (190) | |||||||||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 180° Turn | |||||||||||||||
| Guide Link-To-Subframe Nut & Bolt(1) , (2) | ||||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | 66 (90) | |||||||||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 90° Turn | |||||||||||||||
| Guide Link Ball Joint Nut(1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Flange Nut | 74 (100) | |||||||||||||||
| Combination Nut | 92 (125) | |||||||||||||||
| Lower Cross Member Bolt(1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | 30 (40) | |||||||||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 90° Turn | |||||||||||||||
| Mounting Bracket-To-Shock Bolt | 48 (75) | |||||||||||||||
| Stabilizer Coupling Link-To-Track Control Link Nut(1) , (3) | ||||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | 30 (40) | |||||||||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 90° Turn | |||||||||||||||
| Stabilizer Coupling Link-To-Stabilizer Bar | (3) 74 (100) | |||||||||||||||
| Stabilizer Coupling Link Nut(1) , (4) | ||||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | 30 (40) | |||||||||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 90° Turn | |||||||||||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Bracket-To-Subframe Bolt(1) | 18 (25) | |||||||||||||||
| Strut Piston Rod Nut(1) | 44 (60) | |||||||||||||||
| Strut-To-Mounting Bracket Nut | 15 (20) | |||||||||||||||
| Strut-To-Track Control Link Nut(1) , (2) | 66 (90) | |||||||||||||||
| Subframe Bolt | (5) | |||||||||||||||
| Subframe Support Bracket Bolt | 55 (75) | |||||||||||||||
| Tie Rod End Ball Joint Nut(1) | 37 (50) | |||||||||||||||
| Track Control Link Ball Joint Nut(1) | 74 (100) | |||||||||||||||
| Track Control Link-To-Subframe(1) , (2) | ||||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | 60 (80) | |||||||||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 90° Turn | |||||||||||||||
| Upper Control Arm Tie Rod End Nut(1) | 37 (50) | |||||||||||||||
| Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Nut(1) | (6) , (7) 74 (100) | |||||||||||||||
| Upper Control Arm-To-Mounting Bracket Nut(1) , (2) | ||||||||||||||||
| Step 1 | 37 (50) | |||||||||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 90° Turn | |||||||||||||||
| Upper Control Arm-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Nut(1) | (7) 30 (40) | |||||||||||||||
| Wheel Lug Bolt | 89 (120) | |||||||||||||||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Brake Backing Plate Bolt | 89 (10) | |||||||||||||||
| Tie Rod End Hex Bolt | 44 (5) | |||||||||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.