2016-2024 Audi R8 Ball Joint - Upper Torque Specs

5.2L V10

Applies to 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Audi R8

Labor Time:2 hours

Torque Values (8 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
⚠️ Pinch Bolt	61	45	New bolt
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for ball joint - upper on a 2016-2024 Audi R8 is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pin

There are 8 torque specifications for ball joint - upper on the 2016-2024 Audi R8 5.2L V10, covering all related fasteners and components.