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Specifications & Procedures: Specifications Audi A4 B5 facelift

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Nuts48 (65)
Front Subframe Bolts(1)
Front Tie Rod Lock Nuts30 (40)
Rear Axle Camber Adjustment Self-Locking Nut (AWD)70 (90)
Rear Axle Mounting Beam Bracket-To-Body Bolts (FWD) (2)55 (75)
Rear Axle Toe Adjustment Nut (AWD)66 (90)
Strut Mounting Bolts22 (30)
Wheel Bolts89 (120)
(1) See CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT) for tightening procedure. (2) Manufacturer recommends replacing fastener if loosened or removed.
(1)See CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT) for tightening procedure.
(2)Manufacturer recommends replacing fastener if loosened or removed.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationPreferredRange
1BD Sport Suspension (1)
Camber
Front (2)50'25' To -1° 15'
Rear55'40' To -1° 10'
Caster(3)(3)
Toe Setting For Each Wheel (Curb Weight)
Front10'8' To 12'
Toe Check Value For Each Wheel (Curb Weight)
Front10'5' To 15'
Toe Constant For Each Wheel (Setting Value)
Front7'5' To 9'
Toe Constant For Each Wheel (Check Value)
Front7'0' To 14'
Toe Out On Turns @ 20°
Front1° 30'1° To -2°
Toe, Overall (Rear)
Rear8'3' To 13'
Max. Allowable Thrust Angle Relative To Vehicle Center Line+/-10'
(1) Measurements are in degrees and minutes. (2) Maximum allowable difference in camber between two sides is 30'. (3) Specifications are not available from manufacturer.
(1)Measurements are in degrees and minutes.
(2)Maximum allowable difference in camber between two sides is 30'.
(3)Specifications are not available from manufacturer.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (1BD SPORT SUSPENSION)

ApplicationPreferredRange
All-Wheel Drive (2)
Camber
Front (3)
1BA, 1BC & 1BP Suspensions250' To 50'
1BE Suspension40'15' To -1° 5'
1BB Suspension15'+10' To -40'
1BT Suspension30'5' To 55'
Rear40'10' To -1° 10'
Caster(4)(4)
Toe Setting For Each Wheel (Curb Weight)
Front10'8' To 12'
Toe Check Value For Each Wheel (Curb Weight)
Front10'5' To 15'
Toe Constant For Each Wheel (Setting Value)
Front7'5' To 9'
Toe Constant For Each Wheel (Check Value)
Front7'0' To 14'
Toe Out On Turns @ 20°
Front1° 20'50' To -1° 50'
Toe, Overall (Rear)
Rear8'3' To 13'
Max. Allowable Thrust Angle Relative To Vehicle Center Line+/-10'
(1) Mounting bracket is the bracket at the top of the front strut that attaches strut to shock tower. (2) Measurements are in degrees and minutes. (3) Maximum allowable difference in camber between two sides is 30'. (4) Specifications are not available from manufacturer.
(1)Mounting bracket is the bracket at the top of the front strut that attaches strut to shock tower.
(2)Measurements are in degrees and minutes.
(3)Maximum allowable difference in camber between two sides is 30'.
(4)Specifications are not available from manufacturer.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (AWD VEHICLES - (1) EXCEPT ALUMINUM MOUNTING BRACKET)

ApplicationPreferredRange
All-Wheel Drive (2)
Camber
Front (3)
1BA, 1BC & 1BP Suspensions3510' To 60'
1BE Suspension50'25' To -1° 15'
1BB Suspension20'+5' To -45'
1BT Suspension30'5' To 55'
Rear40'10' To -1° 10'
Caster(4)(4)
Toe Setting For Each Wheel (Curb Weight)
Front10'8' To 12'
Toe Check Value For Each Wheel (Curb Weight)
Front10'5' To 15'
Toe Constant For Each Wheel (Setting Value)
Front9'7' To 11'
Toe Constant For Each Wheel (Check Value)
Front9'2' To 16'
Toe Out On Turns @ 20°
Front1° 20'50' To -1° 50'
Toe, Overall (Rear)
Rear8'3' To 13'
Max. Allowable Thrust Angle Relative To Vehicle Center Line+/-10'
(1) Mounting bracket is the bracket at the top of the front strut that attaches strut to shock tower. (2) Measurements are in degrees and minutes. (3) Maximum allowable difference in camber between two sides is 30'. (4) Specifications are not available from manufacturer.
(1)Mounting bracket is the bracket at the top of the front strut that attaches strut to shock tower.
(2)Measurements are in degrees and minutes.
(3)Maximum allowable difference in camber between two sides is 30'.
(4)Specifications are not available from manufacturer.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (AWD VEHICLES - (1) WITH ALUMINUM MOUNTING BRACKET)

ApplicationPreferredRange
Front Wheel Drive (2)
Camber
Front (3)
1BA, 1BC & 1BP Suspensions25'0 To -50'
1BE Sport Suspension40'15' To -1° 5'
1BB Heavy Duty Suspension15'+10' To -40'
1BT Heavy Duty Suspension30'5' To 55'
Rear (3)1° 30'1° 10' To -1° 50'
Caster(4)(4)
Toe Setting For Each Wheel (Curb Weight)
Front108' to 12'
Toe Check Value For Each Wheel (Curb Weight)
Front105' to 15'
Toe Constant For Each Wheel (Setting Value)
Front75' to 9'
Toe Constant For Each Wheel (Check Value)
Front70' to 14'
Toe-Out On Turns At 20°
Front1° 20'50' To -1° 50'
Toe, Overall (Rear) (2)
1BA, 1BC & 1BP Suspensions20'10' To 35'
1BE Sport Suspension28'18' To 43'
1BB Suspension14'4' To 29'
1BT Suspension17'7' To 32'
Max. Allowable Thrust Angle Relative To Vehicle Center Line+/-15'
(1) Mounting bracket is the bracket at the top of the front strut that attaches strut to shock tower. (2) Measurements are in degrees and minutes. (3) Maximum allowable difference in camber between two sides is 30'. (4) Specifications are not available from manufacturer.
(1)Mounting bracket is the bracket at the top of the front strut that attaches strut to shock tower.
(2)Measurements are in degrees and minutes.
(3)Maximum allowable difference in camber between two sides is 30'.
(4)Specifications are not available from manufacturer.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (FWD VEHICLES - EXCEPT ALUMINUM MOUNTING BRACKET (1) )

ApplicationPreferredRange
Front Wheel Drive (2)
Camber
Front (3)
1BA, 1BC & 1BP Suspensions35'10' To -60'
1BE Sport Suspension50'25' To -1° 15'
1BB Heavy Duty Suspension20'+5' To -45'
1BT Heavy Duty Suspension30'5' To 55'
Rear (3)1° 30'1° 10' To -1° 50'
Caster(4)(4)
Toe Setting For Each Wheel (Curb Weight)
Front108' to 12'
Toe Check Value For Each Wheel (Curb Weight)
Front105' to 15'
Toe Constant For Each Wheel (Setting Value)
Front97' to 11'
Toe Constant For Each Wheel (Check Value)
Front92' to 16'
Toe-Out On Turns At 20°
Front1° 20'50' To -1° 50'
Toe, Overall
1BA, 1BC & 1BP Suspensions20'10' To 35'
1BE Sport Suspension28'18' To 43'
1BB Suspension14'4' To 29'
1BT Suspension17'7' To 32'
Max. Allowable Thrust Angle Relative To Vehicle Center Line+/-15'
(1) Mounting bracket is the bracket at the top of the front strut that attaches strut to shock tower. (2) Measurements are in degrees and minutes. (3) Maximum allowable difference in camber between two sides is 30'. (4) Specifications are not available from manufacturer.
(1)Mounting bracket is the bracket at the top of the front strut that attaches strut to shock tower.
(2)Measurements are in degrees and minutes.
(3)Maximum allowable difference in camber between two sides is 30'.
(4)Specifications are not available from manufacturer.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (FWD VEHICLES - WITH ALUMINUM MOUNTING BRACKET (1) )