Tightening Torques

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1
Steering gear to suspension sub-frame	M12 x 1.5 thread (replace screws and lock nuts after removal)	Tightening torque	90 Nm (67 ft lbs.)	+90°
Tie rod to pivot bearing	M14 x 1.5 thread (replace screws and lock nuts after removal)	Tightening torque	90 Nm (67 ft lbs.)
Axial joint to steering rack	M18 x 1.5 thread	Tightening torque	100 Nm (74 ft lbs.)	+10°
Tie rod to tie-rod ball (lock nut)	M14 x 1.5 thread	Tightening torque	90 Nm (67 ft lbs.)
Heat shield to steering gear	M6 x 16 thread	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Steering column to mounting bracket	M8 x 28 thread	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Steering column to mounting bracket	M8 x 10 x 45 thread	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Multiple-tooth fit bolt	M8 x 10 x 45 thread	Tightening torque	20 Nm (15 ft lbs.)
Universal joint to steering gear	M10 x 35 thread (replace screws and lock nuts after removal)	Tightening torque	35 Nm (26 ft lbs.)	+90°
Steering wheel to steering column	M18 x 1.5 x 26 thread	Tightening torque	50 Nm (37 ft lbs.)	+/-6 Nm (+/- 4.5 ft lbs.)
Pressure line to steering gear	a/f 17 thread (a/f = wrench size 17)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)	+/-4 Nm (+/-3.0 ft lbs.)
Return line to steering gear	a/f 17 thread (a/f = wrench size 17)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)	+/-4 Nm (+/-3.0 ft lbs.)
Expansion/return hose to steering gear	M6 x 12 thread	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Sealing sleeve to assembly plate (bulkhead)	M6 thread	Tightening torque	4 Nm (3.0 ft lbs.)
Handle for attachment to steering column	M5 x 8 thread	Tightening torque	4.5 Nm (3.5 ft lbs.)
Hydraulic pump to engine	M8 x 35 thread	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Pulley to hydraulic pump	M8 x 16 thread	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Intake pipe to hydraulic pump	M6 x 12 thread	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Expansion hose to hydraulic pump		Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)	+/-4 Nm (+/-3.0 ft lbs.)