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2001 Audi A6 Avant Quattro
Torque Specifications
2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
Always use NEW brake caliper bolts, upper inner and outer control arm bolts, subframe bolts, lower strut assembly bolt, lower inner control arm bolts and all self-locking nuts. Replace any worn or corroded fasteners.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts (1) | 22 (30) | ||||||
| Brake Caliper Carrier-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Bolts (1) | 70 (95) | ||||||
| Drive Axle Bolt, M14(1) | (2) 85 (115) | ||||||
| Drive Axle Bolt, M16(1) | (2) 140 (190) | ||||||
| Drive Axle-To-Final Drive Flange Bolts, M8(1) | 35 (40) | ||||||
| Drive Axle-To-Final Drive Flange Bolts, M10(1) | 61 (70) | ||||||
| Driveshaft-To-Final Drive Flange Bolt(1) | 41 (55) | ||||||
| Final Drive Cross Member-To-Final Drive Bolts | 41 (55) | ||||||
| Final Drive Cross Member-To-Subframe Bolt | 35 (40) | ||||||
| Final Drive Transmission Support-To-Subframe Bolt | 35 (40) | ||||||
| Lower Control Arm-To-Subframe Bolts (1) | (3) 52 (70) | ||||||
| Lower Control Arm-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt (1) | 70 (95) | ||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Coupling Link-To-Housing Nuts (1) | 41 (55) | ||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Coupling Link-To-Stabilizer Nuts (1) | 37 (50) | ||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bracket Bolts | 18 (25) | ||||||
| Strut Assembly-To-Lower Control Arm Bolt (1) | (3) 52 (70) | ||||||
| Strut Mount-To-Body Bolt | 33 (45) | ||||||
| Subframe-To- Body Bolts (1) | (3) 81 (110) | ||||||
| Tie Rod-To-Subframe Eccentric Bolt (1) | 70 (95) | ||||||
| Tie Rod-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Bolts (1) | 70 (95) | ||||||
| Upper Control Arm-To-Subframe Bolts (1) | 70 (95) | ||||||
| Upper Control Arm-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt (1) | (3) 52 (70) | ||||||
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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.