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Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment: Specifications Audi A3 8P facelift

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentFastener SizeNm
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Union Nut8

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications valid for all engine versions.

Front SuspensionStandard Suspension UA0/UA4Sport Suspension UA1/UA5/UA9/UA6Sport Suspension UB5/UA7Heavy Duty Suspension UA2Sport Suspension UA3/UB3
Individual toe5' ± 5'5' ± 5'5' ± 5'5' ± 5'5' ± 5'
Total toe10' ± 10'10' ± 10'10' ± 10'10' ± 10'10' ± 10'
Camber (wheels straight ahead) (1)30' ± 30'41' ± 30'46' ± 30'14' ± 30'46' ± 30'
Maximum permissible difference between both sidesMaximum 30'Maximum 30'Maximum 30'Maximum 30'Maximum 30'
Toe differential angle at 20° steering angle (2)1° 38' ± 20'1° 40' ± 20'2° ± 20'1° 38' ± 20'2° ± 20'
Caster7° 34' ± 30'7° 47'± 30'8° 07' ± 30'7° 17' ± 30'8° 07' ± 30'
Maximum permissible difference between both sidesMaximum 30'Maximum 30'Maximum 30'Maximum 30'Maximum 30'
Maximum steering angle at inner wheel41°40°39°41°39°
(1) Camber corrections are not possible. It can only be corrected slightly by sliding the subframe with the consoles. (2) Wheel stop on outer wheel is reduced by this amount. It can also be indicated negatively in alignment computer, depending on manufacturer.
(1)Camber corrections are not possible. It can only be corrected slightly by sliding the subframe with the consoles.
(2)Wheel stop on outer wheel is reduced by this amount. It can also be indicated negatively in alignment computer, depending on manufacturer.
Rear SuspensionStandard Suspension UA0/UA4Sport Suspension UA1/UA5/UA9/UA6Sport Suspension UB5/UA7Heavy Duty Suspension UA2Sport Suspension UA3/UB3
Total toe25' ± 10'25' ± 10'25' ± 10'25' ± 10'25' ± 10'
Individual toe12, 5' ± 5'12, 5 '± 5'12, 5 '± 5'12, 5' ± 5'12, 5' ± 5'
Maximum permissible deviation from direction of rotationMaximum 20'Maximum 20'Maximum 20'Maximum 20'Maximum 20'
Camber1° 20' ± 30'1° 20' ± 30'1° 20' ± 30'1° 20' ± 30'1° 20' ± 30'
Maximum permissible difference between both sidesMaximum 30'Maximum 30'Maximum 30'Maximum 30'Maximum 30'