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1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard
Torque Specifications
1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Shaft Collar Bolt (M14 Bolt) (1) | ||||||||||
| Step 1 | 85 (115) | |||||||||
| Step 2 | Plus Additional 180° (1/2 Turn) | |||||||||
| Axle Shaft Collar Bolt (M16 Bolt) (1) | ||||||||||
| Step 1 | 140 (190) | |||||||||
| Step 2 | Plus Additional 180° (1/2 Turn) | |||||||||
| Ball Joint Nut | (1) 33 (45) | |||||||||
| Connecting Link-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt (Rear Axle) (1) , (4) | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Connecting Link-To-Upper Control Arm Bolt (Rear Axle)(1) , (4) | ||||||||||
| Step 1 | 52 (70) | |||||||||
| Step 2 | Plus Additional 90° (1/4 Turn) | |||||||||
| Front Axle Shaft-To-Final Drive Flange Bolt | ||||||||||
| M8 Bolt | 30 (40) | |||||||||
| M10 Bolt | 59 (80) | |||||||||
| Large CV Joint Boot Clamp(2) | 15 (20) | |||||||||
| Rear Axle Shaft To Final Drive Bolt | 30 (40) | |||||||||
| Small CV Joint Boot Clamp(3) | 15 (20) | |||||||||
| Upper Connecting Link Bolts (Front Axle) (4) | (1) 30 (40) | |||||||||
| Wheel Bolts | 90 (120) | |||||||||
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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.