expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
expand_moreAll other modifications
PR code 1LA
144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
Replace screws.
PR code 1LJ
144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
Replace screws.
PR code 1LT
140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle brake disc
All other modifications
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_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreHexagon head collar nuts
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
Replace nuts.
Hexagon
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod
expand_moreAll other modifications
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
expand_moreAll other modifications
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_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the gearbox
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_moreCentral screws
First stage
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
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
Replace nuts.
Code range 21 mm
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreM14 nut with washer assembly
Code range 21 mm
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Front suspension cross-brace
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 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_moreAll other modifications
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_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 other modifications
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Tire pressure sensors
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 2008 Audi A5 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.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi A5 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 Audi A5 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.