32 31 Steering Column
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - STEERING COLUMN
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Steering column to dashboard support | F01 / F02 / F03 / F04 / F06 / F07 / F10 / F11 / F12 / F13 / F18 / F25 | M8 | 21 Nm | |
| 2AZ Steering shaft, bottom, to hydraulic steering gear | F01 / F02 / F03 / F04 / F06 / F07 / F10 / F11 / F12 / F13 / F18 | M8 | Recut screw thread. Replace clamping bolt No subsequent retorquing permitted! |
28 Nm |
| F25 | M8 | Recut screw thread. Replace clamping bolt No subsequent retorquing permitted! |
24 Nm | |
| 3AZ Steering shaft, middle, to steering column/steering shaft, bottom, to steering column | F01 / F02 / F03 / F04 / F06 / F07 / F10 / F11 / F12 / F13 / F18 | M8 | Recut screw thread. Replace clamping bolt No subsequent retorquing permitted! |
28 Nm |
| F25 | M8 | Recut screw thread. Replace clamping bolt No subsequent retorquing permitted! |
24 Nm | |
| 4AZ Steering shaft bearing to 2nd bulkhead | F01 / F02 / F03 / F04 / F07 / F10 / F11 / F12 / F13 / F18 | M6 | 5 Nm | |
| 5AZ Adjustment lever to steering column | F25 | M8 | 7 Nm |