Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications
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CAUTION:
The wheel bolts are different lengths and have ball bearing surfaces depending on the model.
The wheel bolts and wheels will only be secured correctly if the correct wheel bolts are used.
Make sure the correct wheel bolts are installed. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
The ball bearing surfaces of the wheel bolts must be free of grease and clean.
The ball bearing surfaces of the wheel bolts must "not be greased or oiled".
Audi A1
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| A1, S1, A1 quattro, Type 8X | 120 Nm |
| A1, Type GB | 120 Nm |
Audi A2
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| A2, type 8Z | 120 Nm |
Audi A3
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| A3, Type 8L | 120 Nm |
| A3, Type 8P | 120 Nm |
| A3, Type 8V | 120 Nm |
| A3, Type 8Y | 140 Nm |
| RS3, Type 8Y | 120 Nm |
Audi A4
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| RS 4, Type 8D | 140 Nm |
| A4, all types | 120 Nm |
Audi A5
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| A5, all types | 120 Nm |
Audi A6, Audi A7
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| A6, all types | 120 Nm |
| A7, all types | 120 Nm |
Audi A8
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| A8, all types | 120 Nm |
Audi TT
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| TT, all types | 120 Nm |
Audi R8
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| R8, Type 42, 4S | 120 Nm |
Audi Q2
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| Q2, Type GA | 140 Nm |
Audi Q3
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| Q3, all types | 140 Nm |
Audi Q4 e-tron
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| Q4 e-tron, Type F4 | 120 Nm |
Audi Q5
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| Q5, Type 8R, FY | 140 Nm |
Audi Q7, Audi Q8
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| Q7, Type 4L, 4M | 160 Nm |
| Audi Q8, Type 4M | 160 Nm |
Audi e-tron
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| Audi e-tron, type GE | 160 Nm |
Audi e-tron GT
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| Audi e- tron GT Type F8 | 160 Nm |
Security
| Model | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|
| A6 (security) | 140 Nm |
| A8 (security) | 140 Nm |