Strut/Wheel Bearing Housing - Revised Bolts and Torque
90audi07Subject: Suspension strut/wheel bearing housing, new bolts/nuts/tightening torque
Model(s): 80/90, 80/90 Quattro, Coupe Quattro All m.y.
Group: 40
Number: 90-01
Date: April 30, 1990
Beginning with VIN LA 141 409, revised bolts A and nuts B are used in production for the wheel bearing housing/suspension strut connection.
The new bolts, Part No. N 102 065.01, are silver-gray in color and are approximately 2.0 mm longer than bolts previously used.
The new nuts, Part No. N 021 191.6, are also silver-gray in color and are approximately 2.0 mm taller than nuts previously used.
Only use the new bolts/nuts when replacing these fasteners during front suspension repairs.
Tightening torque for the new bolts/nuts is 80 N-m (59 ft.lb.) plus an additional 1/2 turn (180~).
CAUTION
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