1996 Audi A8 chassis specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreCamber front

expand_moreVehicles with chassis number from 4D-X-005 001


Standard chassis	-0°50'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis	-0°45'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With sports suspension	-1°05'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreUp to vehicle chassis number 4D-X-005 000


Standard chassis	-0°30'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis	-0°25'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With sports suspension	-0°45'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'


Camber rear	-0°40'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreConditions for axle measurement


All other modifications	Vehicle ready to drive with full tank.

expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)


Setting	0°20'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°20'+0°10'-0°10'


Toe-in rear	0°12'+0°10'-0°10'
Maximum variation in vehicle longitudinal direction 10'

expand_moreTracking constant (per wheel)


Setting	0°20'+0°02'-0°02'
Test value	0°20'+0°05'-0°05'

expand_moreTread front

expand_moreStandard chassis


With rim 7J × 16 ET42	5.22–5.26 ft5.22–5.26 ft1591–1603 mm
With rim 7½J × 16 ET45	5.2–5.24 ft5.2–5.24 ft1585–1597 mm
With rim 8J × 17 ET48	5.18–5.22 ft5.18–5.22 ft1579–1591 mm
With rim 8J × 18 ET48	5.18–5.22 ft5.18–5.22 ft1579–1591 mm

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


With rim 7J × 16 ET42	5.23–5.27 ft5.23–5.27 ft1593–1605 mm
With rim 7½J × 16 ET45	5.21–5.25 ft5.21–5.25 ft1587–1599 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With rim 7J × 16 ET42	5.23–5.27 ft5.23–5.27 ft1593–1605 mm
With rim 7½J × 16 ET45	5.21–5.25 ft5.21–5.25 ft1587–1599 mm
With rim 8J × 17 ET48	5.19–5.23 ft5.19–5.23 ft1581–1593 mm
With rim 8J × 18 ET48	5.19–5.23 ft5.19–5.23 ft1581–1593 mm

expand_moreTread rear

expand_moreStandard chassis


With rim 7½J × 16 ET45	5.16–5.2 ft5.16–5.2 ft1574–1586 mm
With rim 8J × 17 ET48	5.14–5.18 ft5.14–5.18 ft1568–1580 mm
With rim 8J × 18 ET48	5.14–5.18 ft5.14–5.18 ft1568–1580 mm

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


With rim 7J × 16 ET42	5.19–5.23 ft5.19–5.23 ft1582–1594 mm
With rim 7½J × 16 ET45	5.17–5.21 ft5.17–5.21 ft1576–1588 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With rim 7J × 16 ET42	5.19–5.23 ft5.19–5.23 ft1582–1594 mm
With rim 7½J × 16 ET45	5.17–5.21 ft5.17–5.21 ft1576–1588 mm
With rim 8J × 17 ET48	5.15–5.19 ft5.15–5.19 ft1570–1582 mm
With rim 8J × 18 ET48	5.15–5.19 ft5.15–5.19 ft1570–1582 mm

expand_moreWheel base

expand_moreStandard chassis


Long wheel base	9.84–9.9 ft9.84–9.9 ft2998–3018 mm
Otherwise	9.41–9.48 ft9.41–9.48 ft2868–2888 mm

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


Long wheel base	9.85–9.91 ft9.85–9.91 ft3002–3022 mm
Otherwise	9.42–9.49 ft9.42–9.49 ft2872–2892 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


Long wheel base	9.85–9.91 ft9.85–9.91 ft3002–3022 mm
Otherwise	9.42–9.49 ft9.42–9.49 ft2872–2892 mm


Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle)	20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
Wheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)	18°35'+0°30'-0°30'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 1996 Audi A8.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 Audi A8 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.

Maintenance Items

Service Intervals

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