expand_moreRear axle brake caliper mounting support
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Rear axle brake disc
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle brake hose
At the brake caliper
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Rear axle brake line
10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Rear axle wheel speed sensor
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle steering
expand_moreRear axle track rod
At the subframe
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
180°180°180°
Rear axle shock absorber piston rod
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_morePanhard rods
On chassis
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Otherwise
90°90°90°
expand_moreRear axle carrier
expand_moreOn axle (M10)
0BC axle drive
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
0BF axle drive
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreOn axle (M12)
0BF axle drive
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
expand_moreSubframe
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreRear 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_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the axle control arm
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTrack control arm lower
expand_moreAt the subframe
expand_moreFront
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreRear
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Tighten only via the screw.
Second stage
360°360°360°
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreTrack control arm upper
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
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Replace screws and 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 S6 Avant 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 S6 Avant 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 S6 Avant you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.