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2013 AUDI A3

2.0L TDI I4FWDAUTOMATICdieselturbo
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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suspension

Upper Control Arm - Front Torque Specs

for 2013 Audi A3 2.0L TDI I4 · FWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
65 lb-ft · 88 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
65 lb-ft · 88 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
95 lb-ft · 129 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with weight on wheels
95 lb-ft · 129 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
85 lb-ft · 115 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
85 lb-ft · 115 Nm
Sway Bar Link
Critical
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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