Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Components	Fastener Size	Nm
Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module to Steering Column Bolt	-	5
Handle to Steering Column Bolt, with Manual Adjustable Steering Column	-	5
Safety Lock for Active Steering (Locking Magnet) to Steering Column Bolt ^{1, 3}	-	8 + 2 Nm
Steering Column to Central Tube Bolt ²	-	20
Steering Gear Boot Clamp	-	⁴
Steering Gear to Subframe Bolt ¹	-	80 + 180°
Steering Intermediate Shaft to Body Nut	-	3
Steering Intermediate Shaft to Steering Column Bolt ¹	-	30
Steering Intermediate Shaft to Steering Gear Bolt ¹	-	30
Steering Wheel to Steering Column Bolt ¹	-	50
Tie Rod to Steering Gear	-	100
Tie Rod End to Tie Rod Nut	-	80
Tie Rod End to Wheel Bearing Housing Nut ¹	-	100
¹ Always replace after removal. ² Follow the assembly sequence when installing, refer to INSTALLING . ³ Tighten in sequence, refer to INSTALLING . ⁴ Refer to TENSIONING THE INNER CLAMP .