2013 Audi A4 Quattro front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve

expand_more2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2013.5–2015.12)


PR code 1LY	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
PR code 1LA	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
PR code 1LJ	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
PR code 1LT	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


PR code 1LA	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
PR code 1LJ	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
PR code 1LT	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose

expand_more2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2013.5–2015.12)


At the brake caliper	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the brake caliper	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake line


At the brake hose	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_more2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2013.5–2015.12)


PR code 1LY	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
PR code 1LA	144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
Replace screws.
PR code 1LB	144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
Replace screws.
PR code 1LT	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m


All other modifications	144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
Replace screws.


Front axle brake disc	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering

expand_moreLower steering column joint


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_morePressure line at steering gear


With hydraulic servo-steering	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreReturn line to steering gear


With hydraulic servo-steering	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering gear

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle

expand_moreCollar nuts

expand_moreHexagon


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

expand_moreNut with washer assembly


Bi-hexagon	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Hexagon	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod


With electric servo-steering	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
With hydraulic servo-steering	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack rod on steering gear


With electric servo-steering	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
With hydraulic servo-steering	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_moreSuspension strut bearing pedestal

expand_moreOn chassis


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


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

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_moreConnection clamp at the suspension strut


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreConnection clamp at the transverse control arm


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn chassis


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

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM8


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

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at suspension strut


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
Replace nuts.
Support joint at the stub axle	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm

expand_moreCollar nuts (M12)


Code range 21 mm	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM12 nut with washer assembly


Code range 18 mm	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Code range 21 mm	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

expand_moreM14 nut with washer assembly


Code range 21 mm	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m

expand_moreSupport joint bottom down on the stub axle


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM14 nut with washer assembly


Code range 21 mm	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSupport joint bottom down on the wishbone

expand_moreM14 nut with washer assembly


Code range 21 mm	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Support joint top up on the stub axle	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreTransverse control arm connection clamp at the suspension strut


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreTransverse control arm connection clamp at the transverse control arm


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreFront suspension cross-brace


Nuts	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

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°

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°

expand_moreCollar nuts on the stub axle (M12)


Code range 21 mm	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM12 nuts with washer assembly on stub axle


Code range 18 mm	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Code range 21 mm	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM14 nuts with washer assembly on stub axle


Code range 21 mm	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm

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 screws and nuts.

expand_moreUpper rear transverse control arm

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 screws and nuts.

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CJCD engines


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreCentral screws


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

expand_moreOn stub axle

expand_moreWheel bearing unit


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheels and tires

expand_moreTire pressure sensors

expand_more2.0 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2013.5–2015.12)


Torx screws	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Union nuts	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


All other modifications	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 2013 Audi A4 Quattro user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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