2004 Audi A4 rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Rear axle brake caliper	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Rear axle brake disc	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle steering

expand_moreRear axle track rod

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BNA engines


On chassis	26.55 lbf⋅ft26.55 lbf⋅ft36 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreBottom


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Top	26.55 lbf⋅ft26.55 lbf⋅ft36 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension

expand_moreRear axle carrier

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BNA engines

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Rear axle stabilizer mounting	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer support at the axle control arm	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm lower

expand_moreAt the subframe


Front	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BNA engines

expand_moreAt the subframe

expand_moreRear


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the subframe

expand_moreRear


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTrack control arm upper

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°


On stub axle	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreUpper rear transverse control arm

expand_moreInside


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Outside	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreCentral screws


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


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 2004 Audi A4 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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Service Intervals

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2004 Audi A4 generations

In 2004 Audi offered 2 generations of the A4. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

B6

Type 8E2

2004 Audi A4 B7 Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2004 Audi A4 generations

B6

Audi A4 B7 model years

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