Overview - Steering Gear: Notes

If the components of the front axle (axle components and/or wheel rim) are replaced if damaged, the tightening specifications on the following threaded connections must be checked, when these threaded connections are not replaced during the repair procedure.

• Testing torque 80 Nm for nut -item  : Nut and -item  : Nut on the tie rod end -item  : Right Tie Rod End and -item  : Left Tie Rod End.
• Testing torque 55 Nm for tie rod lock nut -item  : Nut and -item  : Nut.

Until the testing torque is reached in the tightening direction turning of the connection is not permitted.