2000 Audi A4 Quattro front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Banjo bolts.


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

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper


C54 brake calipers	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screws.
FN3 brake calipers	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
FNR-G60 brake calipers	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
PR code 1LU	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


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

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


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.


Track rod end on track rod	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


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

expand_moreSuspension strut


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

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

expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm

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_moreUpper rear transverse control arm

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_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 2000 Audi A4 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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2000 Audi A4 Quattro generations

In 2000 Audi offered 2 generations of the A4 Quattro. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

B5 facelift

Type 8D2

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