Torque Specifications

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Flexible Hose Bolt 30 (40)
Front Bumper Bolt/Washer Assembly 17 (23)
Ignition Coil Bracket Bolt 18 (25)
Lock Carrier Bolt 37 (50)
Lower Control Arm Nut 45 (33)
Return Hose Bolt 37 (50)
Steering Column Nut 30 (40)
Steering Damper Bolt 26 (35)
Steering Gear Mounting Bolt 48 (65)
Steering Pump Banjo Bolt (19 mm) 30 (40)
Steering Pump Banjo Bolt (22 mm) 37 (50)
Steering Pump Bracket & Mounting Bolt 18 (25)
Steering Pump Line Union 37 (50)
Steering Pump Pulley Bolt 18 (25)
Tie Rod End Nut(2) 37 (50)
Viscous Coupling (1) 27 (37)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 18 (25)
Wheel Lug Bolt 89 (120)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Cooling Fan-To-Viscous Coupling 90 (10)
Outer Tie Rod Adjusting Bolt 62 (7)
Pressure Line Bolt 71 (8)
Steering Damper Nut 90 (10)
Steering Gear Screw Plug 120 (13)
Suction Line Bracket Bolt 71 (8)
Upper Radiator Core Support Bolt 71 (8)
(1) On 2.8L V6 (AHA & ATQ) engine only, using Spanner 3312 (left thread).
(2) Manufacturer recomends using new self-locking nut.
RENDER: 1.0x

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