2018 Audi A3 S3 Sedan First generation facelift Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Bleed valve | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| At the brake caliper | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Socket unions | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
| Front axle brake caliper | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Front axle brake caliper mounting support | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Front axle brake disc | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Wheel speed sensor | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Steering column | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screws. | |
| First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Steering gear heat protection plate | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Track rod end on track rod | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Track rod on steering gear | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Shock-absorber piston rod | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| M10 | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| M8 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| Support joint at the stub axle | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Support joint at the transverse control arm | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Torx screws | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
| Union nuts | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| 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 2018 Audi A3 S3 Sedan 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- All-wheel Drive Clutch Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Doing basic service for your 2018 Audi A3 S3 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.