2010 Audi Q5 Quattro front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve


Floating caliper brake	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


Fixed-caliper brake	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Floating caliper brake	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Brake line	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper


Fixed-caliper brake	144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
Floating caliper brake	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support


Floating caliper brake	144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreFront axle brake disc


Fixed-caliper brake	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Floating caliper brake	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

expand_moreLower steering column joint


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Pressure line at steering gear	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Return line to steering gear	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering gear


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle

expand_moreHexagon head collar nuts


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreNut with washer assembly


Bi-hexagon	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Hexagon	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod


With electric servo-steering	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
With hydraulic servo-steering	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack rod on steering gear


With electric servo-steering	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
With hydraulic servo-steering	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_moreSuspension strut bearing pedestal

expand_moreOn chassis

Figure 1. Front axle suspension, Suspension strut bearing pedestal, On chassis.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreShock-absorber piston rod


At the bearing pedestal	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
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
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at suspension strut


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
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

expand_moreCollar nuts (M12, code range 21 mm)


Hexagon	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM12 nut with washer assembly (code range 18 mm)


Hexagon	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM12 nut with washer assembly (code range 21 mm)


Hexagon	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM14 nut with washer assembly (code range 21 mm)


Hexagon	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSupport joint bottom down on the stub axle

expand_moreCollar nuts (M12)


Code range 21 mm	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM12 nut with washer assembly


Code range 18 mm	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Code range 21 mm	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM14 nut with washer assembly


Code range 21 mm	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreSupport joint bottom down on the wishbone

expand_moreCollar nuts (M12)


Code range 21 mm	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM12 nut with washer assembly


Code range 18 mm	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Code range 21 mm	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM14 nut with washer assembly


Code range 21 mm	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Support joint top up on the stub axle	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreTransverse control arm connection 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_moreTransverse control arm connection 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°


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_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°

expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreUpper rear transverse control arm


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreWheel bearing unit


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheels and tires


Tire pressure sensors	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Wheel attachment	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 Audi Q5 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.

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