32 00 Steering
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STEERING - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Steering gear to front axle carrier | E21 | 50 Nm | ||
| E21 (power steering) | 41 Nm | |||
| E12, E23, E24 | 42 Nm | |||
| E24 / from 5.82, E28, E31, E32, E34 | M12 | 80 Nm | ||
| E28, E30, E36, E46 | M10 | 42 Nm | ||
| E32/3 / 750iLs | M10 10.9 | 110 Nm | ||
| E38 | M10 8.8 | Press steering gear outwards to stop on front axle support and first tighten both front screws. | 42 Nm | |
| E38 / Ball-and-nut steering, E39 / Ball-and-nut steering | M10 10.9 | 62 Nm | ||
| E39 / Rack-and-pinion steering gear, E52 | M10 | Replace screws | 42 Nm | |
| E53 | M12 10.9 | |||
| Jointing torque | 50 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | |||
| E60 / REAR END, E61 / REAR END, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67 | Replace screws & nuts | |||
| Jointing torque | 56 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | |||
| E61 / Four Wheel Drive, E60 / Four Wheel Drive | M12 | Replace screws & nuts | 120 Nm | |
| E83 | M12 | Replace screws & nuts | 100 Nm | |
| E85, E86 | M10 | Replace screws & nuts | 42 Nm | |
| 2AZ Heat shield to steering gear | E60, E61, E63, E64 | M6 | 7.5 Nm |