expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
FN3 brake calipers
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
Front axle brake disc
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle steering
expand_moreSteering gear
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Track rod end on stub axle
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Track rod end on track rod
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreShock absorber
expand_moreRear
Bottom
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Top
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
expand_moreShock-absorber piston rod
Front axle
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSuspension strut
expand_moreBottom
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn chassis
Top
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 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
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M8
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreFirst stage
First step
177.01 lbf⋅ft177.01 lbf⋅ft240 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second step
90°90°90°
Second stage
90° detach.
expand_moreThird stage
First step
177.01 lbf⋅ft177.01 lbf⋅ft240 N⋅m
Second step
90°90°90°
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage
140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreFirst stage
First step
177.01 lbf⋅ft177.01 lbf⋅ft240 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second step
90°90°90°
Third stage
90° detach
expand_moreFourth stage
First step
177.01 lbf⋅ft177.01 lbf⋅ft240 N⋅m
Second step
90°90°90°
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage
140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheels and tires
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 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.
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.