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1999 AUDI A8

3.7L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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suspension

Ball Joint - Lower Torque Specs

for 1999 Audi A8 3.7L V8 · AWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Castle Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
75 lb-ft · 102 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
65 lb-ft · 88 Nm
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
Critical
Use new bolt
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with weight on wheels
95 lb-ft · 129 Nm
Pinch Bolt
Critical
New bolt
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
85 lb-ft · 115 Nm
Sway Bar Link
Critical
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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