2003 Audi TT Roadster Quattro front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
At the brake line	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake line


M14	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
Otherwise	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper


All Audi gasoline V6 3.2 L BHE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline vr-6 3.2 L BPF engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m


Front axle brake caliper mounting support	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
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


Lower steering column joint	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_morePressure line at steering gear


M14	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreReturn line to steering gear


M16	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering gear


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle


All Audi gasoline V6 3.2 L BHE engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All Audi gasoline vr-6 3.2 L BPF engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Track rod end on track rod	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSuspension strut


On chassis	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

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	180° detach.

expand_moreThird stage


First step	177.01 lbf⋅ft177.01 lbf⋅ft240 N⋅m
Second step	90°90°90°

expand_moreCentral nuts


With glued wheel hub	195.45 lbf⋅ft195.45 lbf⋅ft265 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreWith lubricated wheel hub


First stage	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle


All Audi gasoline V6 3.2 L BHE engines	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All Audi gasoline vr-6 3.2 L BPF engines	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All other modifications	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Support joint at the transverse control arm	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreTransverse control arm


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
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°


Second stage	180° detach

expand_moreThird stage


First step	177.01 lbf⋅ft177.01 lbf⋅ft240 N⋅m
Second step	90°90°90°

expand_moreCentral nuts


With glued wheel hub	195.45 lbf⋅ft195.45 lbf⋅ft265 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreWith lubricated wheel hub


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 2003 Audi TT Roadster 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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