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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
expand_moreBrake line
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
expand_moreFront axle steering
expand_moreLower steering column joint
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Steering column 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Steering gear heat protection plate 4.43 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSteering wheel
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
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
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSuspension strut
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreSecond stage
M10 51.63 lbf⋅ft
M8 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCentral screws
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.
expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe
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.
expand_moreTransverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe (M12)
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreTire pressure sensors
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 2016 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.

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 S3 Sedan 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 2016 Audi A3 S3 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2016 Audi A3 S3 Sedan generations

In 2016 Audi offered 2 generations of the A3 S3 Sedan. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Audi A3 S3 Sedan First generation model years

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