31 21 Wheel Bearings and Steering Knuckle
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - WHEEL BEARINGS AND STEERING KNUCKLE
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Wheel bearing to swivel bearing | F01/F02/F04/F06/F07/F10/F11/F12/F13/F18 | M12x1.5x45 | Replace screws. | |
| It is essential to follow the repair instructions! . See 31 21 180 REPLACING BEARINGS (WHEEL HUB) FOR FRONT WHEEL or 31 21 180 REPLACING BEARING FOR FRONT WHEEL (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) | |||||
| Jointing torque | 80 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | ||||
| M12x1.25x45 | Replace screws. | ||||
| It is essential to follow the repair instructions! . See 31 21 180 REPLACING BEARINGS (WHEEL HUB) FOR FRONT WHEEL or 31 21 180 REPLACING BEARING FOR FRONT WHEEL (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) | |||||
| Initial torque | 20 Nm | ||||
| Jointing torque | 120 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | ||||
| F25/F26 | M12 | Replace screws. | |||
| Jointing torque | 80 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | ||||
| 2AZ | Drive flange to front axle shaft end | F03 | 420 Nm | ||
| 3AZ | Brake caliper stud bolt to swivel bearing | F06 M6/F10 M5/F12 M6/F13 M6 | Renew the stud bolt. (microencapsulated) | 20 Nm | |