expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
FN3 brake calipers
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
expand_moreFront axle steering
Steering gear
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
Adjusting screws
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Clamping screws
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Track rod end on track rod
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreSuspension strut bearing pedestal
On chassis
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Shock-absorber piston rod
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Support bracket for suspension strut of front axle
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSuspension strut
Bottom
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
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_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
With ball joint
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
With rubber mount
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
expand_moreInside
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOutside
Aluminium stub axle
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Steel stub axle
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
expand_moreInside
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOutside
Aluminium stub axle
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Steel stub axle
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm
Inside
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
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_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
expand_moreAluminium stub axle
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
expand_moreWheel attachment
Safety vehicle
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Otherwise
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 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.
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 A8 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 1996 Audi A8 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.