1999 Audi A6 Avant Quattro front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 3.7 L AQG engines


HP2 brake calipers	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Brembo brakes	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines


HP2 brake calipers	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Brembo brakes	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


FN3 brake calipers	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
FNR-G60 brake calipers	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
HP2 brake calipers	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake line


All Audi gasoline V8 3.7 L AQG engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-8 4.2 L ASG engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L AWN engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the brake caliper	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m

expand_moreHP2 brake calipers (PR code 1LX)


PR code T7Z	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m


Otherwise	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 3.7 L AQG engines


HP2 brake calipers	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
Brembo brakes	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines


HP2 brake calipers	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
Brembo brakes	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


FN3 brake calipers	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
FNR-G60 brake calipers	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
HP2 brake calipers	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 3.7 L AQG engines


Brembo brakes	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines


Brembo brakes	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


FNR-G60 brake calipers	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing

expand_moreM12


FN3 brake calipers	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing

expand_moreM14


FN3 brake calipers	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing

expand_moreFront axle steering

expand_moreLower steering column joint


3.7 quattro with gasoline V8 3.7 L 256 HP at 6000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 3250 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.1)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace nut.


Steering gear	49.42 lbf⋅ft49.42 lbf⋅ft67 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APC engines

expand_moreScrews (M10)


Aluminium stub axle	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Steel stub axle	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM8


Screws	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 3.7 L AQG engines

expand_moreScrews (M10)


Aluminium stub axle	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Steel stub axle	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM8


Screws	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines

expand_moreScrews (M10)


Aluminium stub axle	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Steel stub axle	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM8


Screws	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


Clamping screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Screws	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.


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

expand_moreTrack rod on steering gear


3.7 quattro with gasoline V8 3.7 L 256 HP at 6000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 3250 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.1)	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_moreSuspension strut bearing pedestal

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APC engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 3.7 L AQG engines


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines


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


All other modifications	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m


Shock-absorber piston rod	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L APC engines

expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal


With air suspension	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreBottom


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 3.7 L AQG engines

expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal


With air suspension	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreBottom


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

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 4.2 L ARS engines

expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal


With air suspension	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreBottom


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreBottom


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


Top	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 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
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

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	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the axle control arm


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

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 3.7 L AQG engines


With ball joint	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
With rubber mount	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


With ball joint	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
With rubber mount	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm

expand_moreInside


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

expand_moreOutside


Aluminium stub axle	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Steel stub axle	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V8 3.7 L AQG engines

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_moreOutside


Aluminium stub axle	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Steel stub axle	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreOutside


Aluminium stub axle	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Steel stub axle	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

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	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

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	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws and 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	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreWheel bearing unit


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
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 1999 Audi A6 Avant 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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