expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
FNR 42 AL brake calipers
140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
Front axle brake disc
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
Lower steering column joint
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_moreM10
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM12
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
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.
Track rod end on track rod
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 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
On chassis
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Shock-absorber piston rod
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSuspension strut
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_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
At the gearbox
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace 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 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
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
Support joint at the stub axle
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 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°
Outside
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreLower rear 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°
Outside
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 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
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 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
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 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
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 2007 Audi A6 S6 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 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 2007 Audi A6 S6 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.