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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2008A3 BASE, 2.0 E, AUTOMATIC DCTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGMANUAL STEERING48 STEERINGSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCT
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Component | Fastener Size | Nm | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Shield to Steering Gear Bolt | - | 6 | ||||
| Mounting Bracket to Lateral Control Arm for Steering Column Bolt | - | 20 | ||||
| Servo Motor to Steering Gear Housing Bolt | - | 35 | ||||
| Steering Column to Mounting Bracket Bolt | - | 20 | ||||
| Steering Column to Steering Gear Bolt | - | 20 + 90° turn | ||||
| Steering Gear Housing Pinion Screw Plug | - | 65 | ||||
| Steering Gear to Subframe Bolt (1) | - | 50 + 90° turn | ||||
| Steering Pinion to Steering Gear Housing Nut (1) | - | 25 | ||||
| Steering Pinion Cover to Steering Gear Housing Bolt | - | 15 | ||||
| Steering Wheel to Steering Column Bolt (1) | - | 50 | ||||
| Strut to Mounting Bracket Bolt | - | 20 | ||||
| Strut to Lateral Control Arm for Steering Column Bolt | - | 20 | ||||
| Strut to Steering Column Bolt | - | 9 | ||||
| Tie Rod End to Tie Rod Nut | ||||||
| - Generation I | - | 55 | ||||
| - Generation II and III | - | 50 | ||||
| Tie Rod End to Wheel Bearing Housing Nut (1) | ||||||
| - All except S3 and RS 3 | - | 20 + 90° turn | ||||
| - S3 (2) | - | 100 | ||||
| - RS 3 | - | 110 | ||||
| Tie Rod to Steering Gear | - | 100 | ||||
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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.