expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
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_moreRear axle
C38 brake calipers
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint
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 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
Track rod on steering gear
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreSuspension strut bearing pedestal
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 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 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 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 1997 Audi A6 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.
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 A6 Quattro 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 1997 Audi A6 Quattro you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1997 Audi A6 Quattro generations
In 1997 Audi offered 2 generations of the A6 Quattro. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.