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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
Basic chassis -0°45'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With sports suspension -0°58'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreCamber rear
expand_moreBasic chassis
X = 340 mm -2°17'+0°00'-0°00'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°20'
X = 345 mm -2°07'+0°00'-0°00'
X = 350 mm -1°57'+0°00'-0°00'
X = 355 mm -1°47'+0°00'-0°00'
X = 360 mm -1°37'+0°00'-0°00'
X = 365 mm -1°27'+0°00'-0°00'
X = 370 mm -1°17'+0°00'-0°00'
X = 375 mm -1°07'+0°00'-0°00'
X = 380 mm -0°57'+0°00'-0°00'
X = 385 mm -0°47'+0°00'-0°00'
X = 390 mm -0°37'+0°00'-0°00'
X = 395 mm -0°27'+0°00'-0°00'
X = 400 mm 0°17'+0°00'-0°00'
expand_moreWith sports suspension
X = 340 mm -2°08'+0°00'-0°00'
X = 350 mm -1°55'+0°00'-0°00'
expand_moreCaster front
Basic chassis 7°58'+0°00'-0°00'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With sports suspension 8°15'+0°00'-0°00'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
Conditions for axle measurement Vehicle ready for operation with
spare wheel, tools, accessories and
full tank.
expand_moreFront tire pressure
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
225/45 R 17 2.1 bar
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
225/45 R 17 2.4 bar
expand_moreRear tire pressure
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
225/45 R 17 2.1 bar
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
225/45 R 17 2.9 bar
Toe-in front (total toe) 0°08'+0°07'-0°07'
Toe-in rear 0°15'+0°15'-0°10'
Maximum variation in vehicle longitudinal direction 20'
Tread front 5.01 ft
Tread rear 4.93 ft
Wheel base 8.26 ft
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
Standard +18°29'+0°20'-0°20'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 1996 Audi A3 S3.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 Audi A3 S3 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 A3 S3 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 A3 S3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Audi A3 S3 First generation model years

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