32 31 Steering Column
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - STEERING COLUMN
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Steering column to instrument panel carrier | E70, E70M/E71, E71M/E72 | M8 | 21.4 Nm | |
| 2AZ | Lower steering spindle to power steering gear/center steering spindle | E70, E70M/E71, E71M/E72 | M8 | Recut thread Replace clamping bolt No subsequent buckling permitted! |
28 Nm |
| 3AZ | Center steering spindle to steering column/lower steering spindle | E70, E70M/E71, E71M/E72 | M8 | Recut thread Replace clamping bolt No subsequent buckling permitted! |
28 Nm |
| 4AZ | Center steering spindle to bearing plate | E70, E70M/E71, E71M/E72 | 20 Nm | ||
| 5AZ | Bearing plate to body | E70, E70M/E71, E71M/E72 | 8 Nm | ||