Tightening Torques For Steering
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| Location | Description | Type | Basic value | Tolerance 1 | Tolerance 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tie rod (ball-joint pin) on lever M12 x 1.5 | Please note: Do not grease threaded connections in Dacromet finish - aluminum color. | Tightening torque | 75 Nm (56 ftlb.) | ||
| Aluminum tie rod to axial joint (lock nut) M14 x 1.5 | Please note: When using special tool P9730 (socket wrench insert), observe the changed tightening torque! 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) at the lock nut corresponds to a setting of approx. 32.5 Nm (24 ftlb.) on the torque wrench. | Tightening torque | 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) | ||
| Universal joint (steering shaft) to steering gear M8 x 35 | Please note: Do not grease threaded connections in Dacromet finish - aluminum color! Replace fit bolt after each removal. | Tightening torque | 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) | ||
| Steering gear to cross member, M10 x 1.5 | Please note: Do not grease threaded connections in Dacromet finish - aluminum color! Replace fastening screws following removal. | Tightening torque | 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) |