32 21 Steering Arms
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STEERING ARMS - TIGHTENING TORQUE
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Tie rod to rack | E81 / ZF, E82 / ZF, E87 / ZF, E88 / ZF, E90 / ZF, E91 / ZF, E92 / ZF, E93 / ZF | 110+10 Nm | ||
| E81 / TRW, E82 / TRW, E87 / TRW, E88 / TRW, E90 / TRW, E91 / TRW, E92 / TRW, E93 / TRW | 100+10 Nm | |||
| 2AZ Tie rod to tie rod end | E81, E82, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93 | M10 | Replace screw | 40 Nm |
| 3AZ Tie rod end to swivel bearing | E81, E82, E87, E88, E90 / REAR END, E91 / REAR END, E92 / REAR END, E93 | M14 | Replace nut | 165 Nm |
| E90 / Four Wheel Drive, E91 / Four Wheel Drive, E92 / Four Wheel Drive | M14 | Replace nut | 80 Nm | |
| 4AZ Heat shield for gaiter to front axle carrier | E90 / Four Wheel Drive, E91 / Four Wheel Drive, E92 / Four Wheel Drive | M6 | 8 Nm |