32 31 Steering Column
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - STEERING COLUMN
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Lower section of steering spindle to steering gear/steering column | E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 | M8 | Recut thread Replace clamping screw No subsequent buckling permitted! |
21 Nm |
| 2AZ | Steering column to support tube | E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 | M8 | 21 Nm | |
| 3AZ | Double joint to power steering gear | E84/E90/E91/E92/Allrad | M8 | Recut thread Replace clamping screw No subsequent buckling permitted! |
21 Nm |
| 4AZ | Steering spindle lower section to double joint/steering column | E84/E90/E91/E92/Allrad | M8 | Recut thread Replace clamping screw No subsequent buckling permitted! |
21 Nm |
| 5AZ | Universal joint to steering spindle lower section/steering column | E90/E92/E93/S65 | M8 | Recut thread Replace clamping screw No subsequent buckling permitted! |
21 Nm |