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1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard

Torque Specifications

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Brake Caliper-To-Carrier Bolt ⁽¹⁾

26 (35)

Brake Caliper Carrier-To-Wheel Bearing Housing

70 (95)

Lower Control Arm-To-Strut Assembly Nut ⁽¹⁾ , ⁽³⁾

Step 1

52 (70)

Step 2

Turn Additional 90 Degrees

Lower Control Arm-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Nut ⁽¹⁾

70 (95)

Lower Control Arm Inner Bushing Nut ⁽¹⁾ , ⁽³⁾

Step 1

52 (70)

Step 2

Turn Additional 90 Degrees

Strut Bracket-To-Body Bolt

41 (55)

Strut Bracket-To-Strut Assembly Nut ⁽¹⁾

Step 1

52 (70)

Step 2

Turn Additional 90 Degrees

Subframe Bolt ⁽¹⁾ , ⁽²⁾

Step 1

81 (110)

Step 2

Turn Additional 90 Degrees

Sway Bar Bushing Bracket Nut ⁽¹⁾

18 (25)

Sway Bar Link-To-Sway Bar Nut ⁽¹⁾

30 (40)

Sway Bar Link -To-Wheel Bearing Housing Nut ⁽¹⁾

37 (50)

Track Rod Inner End Nut ⁽¹⁾ , ⁽³⁾

66 (90)

Track Rod Outer End Nut ⁽¹⁾ , ⁽³⁾

37 (50)

Upper Control Arm-To-Strut Assembly Nut ⁽¹⁾ , ⁽³⁾

Step 1

37 (50)

Step 2

Turn Additional 90 Degrees

Upper Control Arm-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Nut ⁽¹⁾ , ⁽³⁾

Step 1

37 (50)

Step 2

Turn Additional 90 Degrees

Wheel Bolt

89 (110)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Headlight Range Control-To-Link Nut

27 (3)

Headlight Range Control Bracket Nut

89 (10)

Headlight Range Control-To-Lower Control Arm Nut

89 (10)

Splash Shield Bolt

89 (10)

⁽¹⁾	Always use NEW fasteners.

⁽²⁾	Tighten subframe bolts in sequence: 1 - right rear; 2 - left rear; 3 - right front; 4 - left front.

⁽³⁾	Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when final tightening nut.

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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.