32 31 Steering Column
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STEERING COLUMN-TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Lower section of steering spindle to steering gear/steering column | E81, E82, E87, E88, E90/REAR END, E91/REAR END, E92/REAR END, E93 | M8 | Recut thread Replace clamping screw No subsequent buckling permitted! |
21 Nm |
| 2AZ | Steering column to support tube | E81, E82, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93 | M8 | 21 Nm | |
| 3AZ | Double joint to power steering gear | E90/Four Wheel Drive, E91/Four Wheel Drive, E92/Four Wheel Drive |
M8 | Recut thread Replace clamping screw No subsequent buckling permitted! |
21 Nm |
| 4AZ | Steering spindle lower section to double joint/steering column | E90/Four Wheel Drive, E91/Four Wheel Drive, E92/Four Wheel Drive |
M8 | Recut thread Replace clamping screw No subsequent buckling permitted! |
21 Nm |
| 5AZ | Universal joint to steering spindle lower section/steering column | E90/S65, E92/S65, E93/S65 | M8 | Recut thread Replace clamping screw No subsequent buckling permitted! |
21 Nm |