31 21 Wheel Bearings and Steering Knuckle
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - WHEEL BEARINGS AND STEERING KNUCKLE
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Wheel bearing to swivel bearing | E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72, | M12 | Replace screws | |
| Jointing torque | 80 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | |||
| 2AZ Output shaft to wheel bearing | E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72, | M27 | Replace collar nut, lightly oil contact surface | 420 Nm |