2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve


FNR-G60 brake calipers	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Otherwise	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


Banjo screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Brake line	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper


Guide screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.


Front axle brake caliper mounting support	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	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Lower steering column joint	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_morePressure line at steering gear

expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 161 HP, 225 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.7–2009.3)


Banjo screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreReturn line to steering gear

expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 161 HP, 225 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.7–2009.3)


Banjo screws	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering gear


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines


Adjusting screws	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Use new screw.


Clamping screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


Screws	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Use new screw.


Track rod end on track rod	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_moreSuspension strut bearing pedestal


On chassis	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m


Shock-absorber piston rod	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines


Bottom	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Top	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the bearing pedestal	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
At the transverse control arm	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.

expand_moreM14

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreM16

expand_moreCentral screws


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


Front axle stabiliser mounting	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the axle control arm


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Stabilizer mounting at the subframe	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm


1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 161 HP, 225 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.7–2009.3)	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm

expand_moreAt the subframe


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


On stub axle	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm

expand_moreAt the subframe


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


On stub axle	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines

expand_moreInside


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


Outside	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal


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


On stub axle	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreUpper rear transverse control arm

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines

expand_moreInside


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


Outside	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal


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


On stub axle	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreM14

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreM16

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	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheels and tires

expand_moreTire pressure sensors


Torx screws	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Replace the screw.
Union nuts	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 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 2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet 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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