expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
M14 × 1,5 screws
144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Front axle brake disc
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Steering column
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
Use new screws or nuts
Second stage
180°180°180°
Steering wheel
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Track rod end on stub axle
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Track rod end on track rod
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreShock-absorber piston rod
With steel suspension
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°
On chassis
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and tighten alternately
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screws.
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
180°180°180°
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 and nuts.
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
M12
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
M14
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Front suspension cross-brace
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 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_moreOn stub axle
M12
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
M14
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
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°
On stub axle
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.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Replace nuts.
On stub axle
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreUpper rear transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On stub axle
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 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_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheels and tires
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 2012 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 2012 Audi A6 Quattro you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.