NHTSA ID Number: 10203514
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRSB Audi
R8
TSB/Document Date: 2021-11-15
Summary
Quick reference specification book.
10′ ± 5′
-60′ ± 15′
30′
-60′ ± 15′
30′
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Rear Suspension
Maximum permissible
deviation from direction
of rotation
Standard suspension
(1BA)
10′
Sport suspension
Audi Magnetic Ride
(AMR) (1BL)
10′
These target values are valid for the coupe
and Spyder with a V10 gasoline engine
Front Suspension
Toe per wheel
(adjustment value)
Toe per wheel
(control value)
Camber
Maximum permissible
difference between both
sides
Toe differential angle at
20° steering angle 1)
Maximum steering angle
at inner wheel
10′ ± 2′
Sport suspension
Audi Magnetic Ride
(AMR) (2MN)
10′ ± 2′
10′ ± 4′
10′ ± 4′
-60′ ± 10′
20′
-60′ ± 10′
20′
56′ ± 10′
56′ ± 10′
36° 24’
36° 24’
The wheel stop on the outer wheel is reduced by this amount. Depending on the
alignment computer manufacturer, the toe-out angle difference can be indicated
negatively in the alignment computer.
Rear Suspension
Toe per wheel
(adjustment value)
Toe per wheel
(control value)
Camber
Maximum permissible
difference between both
sides
Maximum permissible
deviation from direction
of rotation
Standard suspension
(1BE)
10′ ± 3′
Sport suspension
Audi Magnetic Ride
(AMR) (2MN)
10′ ± 3′
10′ ± 5′
10′ ± 5′
-60′ ± 15′
30′
-60′ ± 15′
30′
10′
10′
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
1)
Standard suspension
(1BE)
Steering
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Air duct mounting bolt
Hydraulic oil cooler mounting bolt
Knee airbag mount-to-steering column bolt
Knee airbag mount-to-steering column mounting bracket
bolt
Line clamp mounting bolts
Line union nut
Power steering pump pressurized line banjo bolt 1)
Steering gear pressurized line banjo bolt 1)
Reservoir mounting bolt
Return line-to-steering gear banjo bolt 1)
Centering steering screw plug
Steering column adjusting handle bolt
Steering column mounting bolt
Steering column cover bolt
Steering column-to-steering gear bolt
Steering gear mounting bolt 1)
Steering wheel-to-steering column bolt 1)
Steering column support bolt
Steering column mounting bracket support bolt
Tie rod end-to-tie rod lock nut
Tie rod-to-steering gear
1)
Nm
2.5
8
23
23
8
40
50
35
8
47
22
3
23
8
33
47
50
9
23
50
100
Replace fastener(s).
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Brake System
General, Technical Data
Front Wheel Brakes – Technical Data
Brake disc thickness
Brake disc wear limit
8-piston brake caliper, Brembo
Brake pad thickness with backing plate and
dampening sheet
Brake pad wear limit with backing plate and
dampening sheet
Backing plate
Dampening sheet
Ceramic – front brakes C/SiC
Brake caliper
Production Relevant No. (PR. No.)
Brake disc ventilated
Brake disc thickness
Brake disc wear limit
Brake caliper, 6 piston monoblock
Minimum pad thickness with backing plate
and dampening sheet
diameter in
mm
mm
mm
diameter in
mm
mm
34
32.4
32/28
mm
9.6
mm
mm
5.0
1.6
diameter in
mm
mm
diameter in
mm
mm
365
17
Brembo M6 Al
1LW
380
38
The wear
value is the
minimum brake
disc thickness
and the new
weight of the
brake disc. It is
stamped into
the brake disc
cup.
2 x 32/36/38
9.5
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Front wheel brake
Brake disc ventilated
Rear Wheel Brakes – Technical Data
Rear wheel brake
Brake disc ventilated
Brake disc thickness
Brake disc wear limit
4-piston brake caliper, Brembo
Brake pad thickness with backing plate and
dampening sheet
Brake pad, wear limit with backing plate
and dampening sheet
Backing plate
Dampening sheet
diameter in
mm
mm
mm
diameter in
mm
mm
32
30.4
42/38
mm
8.8
mm
mm
5.0
0.8
Ceramic - rear brakes
Brake caliper
Production Relevant No. (PR. No.)
Brake disc ventilated
Brake disc thickness
Brake disc wear limit
Brake caliper, 1 piston
Remaining pad strength with backing plate
and dampening sheet
diameter in
mm
mm
diameter in
mm
356
18.2
TRW CII45
HE - DK
1KU
356
28
The wear
value is the
minimum brake
disc thickness
and the new
weight of the
brake disc. It is
stamped into
the brake disc
cup.
45
9.0
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Parking Brake – Technical Data
Parking brake/mechanical
Brake disc ventilated
Brake disc thickness
Brake disc wear limit
One piston brake caliper, mechanical
Brake pad thickness with backing plate
Brake pad wear limit with backing plate
Backing plate
diameter in
mm
mm
mm
diameter in
mm
mm
mm
mm
356
32
30.4
35
9.0
5.5
3.5
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Nm
8
8
12
16
9
Component
ABS hydraulic unit-to-bracket nut
ABS wheel speed sensor-to-wheel bearing housing bolt
Brake lines-to-hydraulic unit (5 mm diameter brake lines)
Brake lines-to-hydraulic unit (8 mm diameter brake lines)
ESP sensor unit bolt
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Mechanical Components
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Brake disc-to-wheel hub bolt
Brake pedal mounting bracket-to-bulkhead bolt
Brake shield-to-wheel bearing housing bolt
Front brake caliper bolt 1)
Front brake caliper guide pins bolt (ceramic brakes) 1)
Front brake hose bracket-to-front brake caliper
Front brake hose bracket-to-cross member support and
suspension
Front brake hose in front brake caliper
Front brake line connection-to-brake hose (ceramic
brakes)
Front brake pressure line-to-brake hose
Parking brake caliper bolt 1)
Parking brake lever nut
Rear brake caliper bolt 1)
Rear brake hose in brake caliper
Rear brake hose bracket-to-brake caliper and
suspension (ceramic brakes)
Rear brake pressure line-to-brake hose
1)
Nm
9
15
25
9
110
30
25
9
16
12
16
55
15
110
12
9
16
Replace fastener(s).
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Hydraulic Components
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Brake booster bolts
Brake disc-to-wheel hub bolt
Brake line-to-brake master cylinder
Brake line-to-hydraulic assembly
Brake line-to-rear axle
Brake shield-to-wheel bearing housing bolt
Front brake caliper bolt 1)
Front brake caliper guide pins bolt (ceramic brakes) 1)
Front brake hose bracket-to-front brake caliper
Front brake hose bracket-to-cross member support and
suspension
Front brake hose in front brake caliper
Front brake line connection-to-brake hose (ceramic
brakes)
Front brake pressure line-to-brake hose
Parking brake caliper bolt 1)
Parking brake lever nut
Rear brake caliper bolt 1)
Rear brake hose in brake caliper
Rear brake hose bracket-to- brake caliper and
suspension (ceramic brakes)
Rear brake pressure line-to-brake hose
16
12
16
55
15
110
12
9
16
Replace fastener(s).
1)
Nm
49
9
14
12
14
9
110
30
25
9
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Body
Air Gap Body Dimensions
Front Gap Dimensions
Component
A
B
mm
3.5 ± 0.5
3.5 ± 0.5
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Body
Center Gap Dimensions
Component
A
B
mm
3.5 ± 0.5
4.0 ± 0.5
Audi R8/Spyder Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2013 115
Rear Gap Dimensions
Component
A
B
mm
4.5 ± 0.5
3.5 ± 0.5
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Body Exterior
Component
Lock carrier bolts
Front lid lock bolts
Frame-to-lock carrier bolts
Hood lock-to-frame
Nm
9
9
23
9
Headlamp, Wheel Housing Liner and Radiator
Brackets Tightening Specifications
Component
Center headlamp bracket bolts
Outer radiator bracket and upper wheel housing liner
bracket bolts 1)
1)
Nm
10
10
23
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Headlamp, Wheel Housing Liner
and Radiator Brackets Overview.
Front Fender Tightening Specifications
Component
Buffer for hood stop bolt
Front fender upper bolts
Front fender buffer bolts
Front fender lower bolts
Front fender end plate bolts
Nm
18
6
8
10
10
Engine Compartment Trim, Lid and Side
Panel Cover Tightening Specifications
Component
B-pillar trim nuts
Bracket for the power steering line-to-upper left
longitudinal member
Cover for side panel 2)
Bracket for the upper rear side panel
Engine compartment trim bolts/nuts
Front engine compartment trim in the center
Hinge trim nuts
Angle bracket bolts
Hinge bolts
Ball head pin
Left side engine compartment trim
Lower rear side panel bolts
Nm
18
8
5
7
10
18
8
18
2.5
22
10
8
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