2008 Audi A3 Sportback Quattro front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L AXX engines


FNR-G57 brake calipers	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Otherwise	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline vr-6 3.2 L BMJ engines


CII 41HR brake calipers	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
FNR-G57 brake calipers	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake line

expand_moreAt the brake hose


FNR-G57 brake calipers	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the brake caliper


FNR-G57 brake calipers	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m


Otherwise	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m


Front axle brake caliper	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L AXX engines

expand_moreOn stub axle


FN3 brake calipers	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
FNR-G57 brake calipers	144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline vr-6 3.2 L BMJ engines

expand_moreOn stub axle


FNR-G57 brake calipers	144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreOn stub axle


FN3 brake calipers	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing


Front axle brake disc	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering

expand_moreLower steering column joint


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreSteering gear


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Track rod end on track rod	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox (M10)


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox (M8)


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreHexagon

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreCentral screws with ribbing

expand_moreBi-hexagon


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCentral screws without ribbing

expand_moreBi-hexagon


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°


Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Support joint at the stub axle	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm

expand_moreAluminium


Forged transverse control arm	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Cast-iron wishbone	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
From sheet metal	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreTransverse control arm

expand_moreAt the subframe

expand_moreFront


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreBearing pedestal at the subframe

expand_moreRear


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreBearing pedestal on the chassis

expand_moreRear


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreHexagon

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreWheel bearing unit


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCentral screws with ribbing

expand_moreBi-hexagon


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCentral screws without ribbing

expand_moreBi-hexagon


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreWheels and tires

expand_moreTire pressure sensors


Union nuts	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Wheel attachment	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Audi A3 Sportback 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.

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2008 Audi A3 Sportback Quattro generations

In 2008 Audi offered 2 generations of the A3 Sportback Quattro. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

First generation

Type 8PA

2008 Audi A3 Sportback Quattro First generation facelift Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2008 Audi A3 Sportback Quattro generations

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