Audi R8 LMS 2018 User manual

Handbook
Audi R8 LMS
MODIFIED TO COVER 2018

Contents
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Contents
List of Images ........................................................................................ 4
List of Abbreviations............................................................................... 6
Miscellaneous ........................................................................................ 7
Car Views .............................................................................................. 8
000 –Air Jack and Fire Extinguisher........................................................ 11
000 - 1 Air Jack System ............................................................................ 11
000 - 2 Fire Extinguisher System 596........................................................ 14
100 –Engine Ancillaries, Oil Tank and Water Cooler ................................. 18
100 - 1 Drivetrain .................................................................................... 18
100 - 1.1 Engine................................................................................... 18
100 –1.2 Engine Lubrication ................................................................. 20
100 –1.3 Engine Cooling System ........................................................... 24
100 - 1.3 Clutch - Flywheel.................................................................... 29
200 –Fuel Cell and Exhaust System........................................................ 30
200 - 1 Fuel Cell ...................................................................................... 30
200 –1.1 Refuelling Valve Service Instructions....................................... 30
200 –1-2 Service Instructions Refuelling Coupling.................................. 33
300 –Gearbox, Drive Shafts and Ancillary Components ............................ 36
400 –Front Axle, Anti-Roll Bar, Dampers and Steering ............................. 40
400 –1 Filling / Bleeding Steering System................................................. 40
400 –2 Miscellaneous.............................................................................. 42
400 –2.1 Suspension Geometry Curves .................................................. 44
400 –2.2 Springs ................................................................................. 46
400 –2.3 Anti-roll Bars ......................................................................... 47
400 –2.4 Damper / Ride Height Adjustment........................................... 49
400 –2.5 Camber Adjustment ............................................................... 54
400 –2.6 Toe Rods / Toe Adjustment ..................................................... 56
400 –2.7 Brake discs ............................................................................ 57
500- Rear Axle, Anti-roll Bar and Dampers .............................................. 63
600- Brake Pipes, Brake Cooling Ducts, Wheels and Tyres ......................... 64

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700- Pneumatic Gearshift and Pedals ..................................................... 65
700 - 1 Pedals ......................................................................................... 65
700 - 1.1 Longitudinal Adjustment Pedal Unit ........................................ 65
700 - 1.2 Throttle Pedal ........................................................................ 69
700 - 1.3 Brake Pedal............................................................................ 74
800- Bodywork, Chassis Parts, Seat and Air Conditioning.......................... 77
800 - 1 Seat ............................................................................................ 77
800 - 1.1 Homologation........................................................................ 77
800 - 1.2 Seat Sizes .............................................................................. 79
800 - 1.3 Cushions................................................................................ 80
800 - 1.4 Additional Inserts................................................................... 81
800 - 1.5 Shoulder Strap Mounting ........................................................ 82
801- Aerodynamics .............................................................................. 83
801 - 1 Aero Set-Up Sheet ........................................................................ 83
900- Electric and Data Acquisition.......................................................... 87
900 - 1 Software...................................................................................... 87
900 - 2 Diagnosis..................................................................................... 95
901- Engine Warm-Up Procedure / Engine Start ...................................... 98
901 - 1 Preparation before Engine Start .................................................... 98
901 - 1.1 Checking / Adjusting Gearbox Potentiometer............................ 98
901 - 1.2 Checking Engine Oil Level...................................................... 100
901 - 1.3 Checking Gearbox Oil Level.................................................... 101
901 - 1.4 Fuel, Coolant and Coolant Additive, Steering Oil and Brake Fluid
................................................................................................ 102
901 - 1.5 Preparation Warm Up Procedure / ‘Warm up’ ......................... 104
901 - 2 Warming up / Cooling down the Engine and Gearbox .................... 105
901 - 2.1 Warm up Procedure.............................................................. 105
901 - 2.2 Cooling Down Procedure ....................................................... 106
902 –Service and Maintenance Contacts ............................................... 107

List of Images
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List of Images
Image 1: Adding Engine Oil during Endurance Races ..................................... 22
Image 2: Scheme of Cooling System ............................................................ 24
Image 3: Expansion Reservoir...................................................................... 28
Image 4: Refuelling Coupling, Service Tool and Molykote 1292 Grease........... 30
Image 5: Using Service Tool, Refuelling Coupling in Service Position .............. 31
Image 6: Using Service Tool, Lubricating O-rings........................................... 31
Image 7: Refuelling Coupling and Molykote 1292 Grease .............................. 33
Image 8: Service Tool Decoupled and Unlocked............................................. 34
Image 9: Service Tool Fitted, Locked and Open ............................................. 34
Image 10: Gearbox –FIA Homolagated Gear Ratios ...................................... 36
Image 11: Gearbox –Clutch Bleed Nipple, Oil Level Check, Inspection Openings
................................................................................................ 38
Image 12: Screw Plug, Adjustable Differential Preload.................................. 39
Image 13: Adjustable Preload ..................................................................... 39
Image 14: Push Rod Thread With Groove Marking......................................... 51
Image 15: Lower Damper Eye in Maximum Permitted Position....................... 51
Image 16: Characteristic Curve Front Damper 4SA 412 019 B ........................ 53
Image 17: Characteristic Curve Rear Damper 4SA 512 019 C ......................... 53
Image 18: Front Axle Brake Cooling Duct Without Blanking........................... 61
Image 19: Front Axle Brake Cooling Duct With Blanking................................ 61
Image 20: Rails with Ratchet and Detent Mechanism .................................... 65
Image 21: Centre Console with Button to Disengage Pedal Unit and Main Switch
to Activate Compressor .............................................................. 66
Image 22: Push Surface on the Pedal Unit Cover ........................................... 67
Image 23: The Two Possible Throttle Pedal Plate Positions............................ 69
Image 24: Nut to Adjust Spring Preload on Throttle Pedal............................. 70
Image 25: Standard Setting and Adjustment Direction for Spring Preload on
Throttle Pedal............................................................................ 70
Image 26: Pedal Assembly –Throttle Pedal Damper...................................... 71
Image 27: Adjusting the Throttle Pedal Damper ........................................... 73

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Image 28: Basic Setting: Brake Pedal Plate 10 mm in Font of Throttle Pedal
Plate......................................................................................... 74
Image 29: Setting Brake Pedal Plate 20 mm in Front of Throttle Pedal Plate .. 74
Image 30: Brake Pedal Plate Long Side Left.................................................. 75
Image 31: Brake Pedal Plate Long Side Right................................................ 75
Image 32: Brake Pedal Plate Height Adjustment........................................... 76
Image 33: Brake Pedal Plate Angle Adjustment ............................................ 76
Image 34: Audi Safety Seat PS1................................................................... 77
Image 35: Shoulder Strap Mounting Below Roll-Cage Tube............................ 82
Image 36: Shoulder Strap Mounting Above Roll-Cage Tube ........................... 82
Image 37: Rear Wing Adjustment Range...................................................... 83
Image 38: Shift Barrel in Neutral (N) Position............................................... 99
Image 39: Adjusting the Gearbox Potentiometer .......................................... 99
Image 40: Gearbox –Clutch Bleed Nipple, Oil Level Check, Inspection Openings
.............................................................................................. 101
Image 41: Coolant Expansion Reservoir ..................................................... 102

List of Abbreviations
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List of Abbreviations
ARB anti-roll bar
aps Throttle pedal
ath butterfly
cam Camshaft
DDU Digital Display Unit
ECU Electronic Control Unit
FIA Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile
KL Design Position
PDM Product Detail Assembly Instructions
POM Polyoxymethylene
RP Reference Page
TC Traction Control
VO Variant Option
WP Work page

Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous
The Audi R8 LMS race car was designed and built in accordance with the FIA
technical regulations for GT3 category cars and in accordance with the FIA
homologation.
Homologation number: GT3-038
Homologation date: 01.05.2015
The specification corresponds with the current version of the regulations at the
time of delivery.
The car, including its components and add-on parts, is manufactured exclusively
for the defined purpose in motorsport and must not be used for other purposes
–especially not on public roads.
Information about the handbook
This handbook is for the R8 LMS Generation II and describes the possibilities for
adjustment and certain maintenance work.

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