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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
Bleed valve 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBrake hose
At the brake caliper 25.81 lbf⋅ft
At the brake line 10.33 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
FN3 brake calipers 92.2 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake disc 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Wheel speed sensor 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
expand_moreSteering gear
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
All other modifications 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Track rod end on track rod 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreShock absorber
expand_moreRear
Bottom 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace bolts.
Top 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace bolts.
expand_moreShock-absorber piston rod
Front axle 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSuspension strut
expand_moreBottom
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn chassis
Top 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M8 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreFirst stage
First step 177.01 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second step 90°
Second stage 90° detach.
expand_moreThird stage
First step 177.01 lbf⋅ft
Second step 90°
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 140.14 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 90°
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Support joint at the stub axle 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreFirst stage
First step 177.01 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second step 90°
Third stage 90° detach
expand_moreFourth stage
First step 177.01 lbf⋅ft
Second step 90°
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 140.14 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Wheel attachment 88.51 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2005 Audi A3 Quattro user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Audi warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi A3 Quattro service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2005 Audi A3 Quattro you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2005 Audi A3 Quattro generations

In 2005 Audi offered 2 generations of the A3 Quattro. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Audi A3 Quattro First generation facelift model years

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