Technical Values

Location	Description	Type	Basic value
Front-axle cross member - No. 2- to body	Longitudinal support -No. 1- not present on 981. Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5/always use new bolts following removal	Initial tightening	90 Nm (67 ftlb.)
Front-axle cross member - No. 2- to body	Longitudinal support -No. 1- not present on 981. Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5/always use new bolts following removal	Final tightening	+90°
Longitudinal support no. 1	not present on 981
Front-axle cross member - No. 2- with longitudinal arm (diagonal arm) to outer front body -No. 5-	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 105/always use new bolts when re-tightening	Initial tightening	90 Nm (67 ftlb.)
Front-axle cross member - No. 2- with longitudinal arm (diagonal arm) to outer front body -No. 5-	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 105/always use new bolts when re-tightening	Final tightening	+180°
Front-axle cross member - No. 2- to inner front body - No. 5-	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5/always use new bolts when re-tightening	Initial tightening	90 Nm (67 ftlb.)
Front-axle cross member - No. 2- to inner front body - No. 5-	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5/always use new bolts when re-tightening	Final tightening	+90°
Stud to front body for lock nut -No. 6-	Stud, M12 x 1.5	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
Front-axle cross member - No. 2- to center front body -No. 6-	Lock nut, M12 x 1.5/always use new nuts when re-tightening	Initial tightening	90 Nm (67 ftlb.)
Front-axle cross member - No. 2- to center front body -No. 6-	Lock nut, M12 x 1.5/always use new nuts when re-tightening	Final tightening	+90°
Steering gear to front-axle cross member	Hexagon-head bolt, M10 x 60/always use new bolts following removal	Tightening torque	70 Nm (52 ftlb.)
Holder for coolant pipes to front-axle cross member	Hexagon-head bolt, M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Holder for height sensor and coolant pipe to front-axle cross member	Hexagon-head bolt M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Sub-frame No. 1 to front-axle cross member and body	Hexagon nut/hexagon-head bolt, M10	Tightening torque	65 Nm (48 ftlb.)
Coolant pipes to Sub-frame	Hexagon-head bolt, M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Wishbone to front-axle cross member	M12 x 1.5 x 90	Tightening torque	120 Nm (89 ftlb.)
Wishbone connection to longitudinal arm (diagonal arm)	M14 x 1.5/hexagon-head bolt and hexagon nut	Tightening torque	160 Nm (118 ftlb.)
Longitudinal arm (diagonal arm) with front-axle cross member to body	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 105/always use new bolts following removal	Initial tightening	90 Nm (67 ftlb.)
Longitudinal arm (diagonal arm) with front-axle cross member to body	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 105/always use new bolts following removal	Final tightening	+180°
Wishbone to wheel carrier (ball joint)	Lock nut, M12 x 1.5	Tightening torque	85 Nm (63 ftlb.)
Wishbone to wheel carrier (GT4 only)	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 90	Tightening torque	120 Nm (89 ftlb.)
Tie rod to wheel carrier (ball joint)	Lock nut, M12 x 1.5	Tightening torque	85 Nm (63 ftlb.)
Level sensor to holder on wishbone	Lock nut	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Spring strut to wheel carrier	M12 x 1.5	Tightening torque	85 Nm (63 ftlb.)
Spring strut to wheel carrier, bottom (GT4 only)	M8 x 35	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Spring-strut supporting mount to body	Hexagon nut, M8	Tightening torque	33 Nm (24 ftlb.)
Spring-strut supporting mount to piston rod	Lock nut, M14 x 1.5	Tightening torque	70 Nm
Sensor for body at front and rear	Hexagon-head bolt M6/no. 3 (two front sensors, one sensor at rear)	Tightening torque	10 Nm
Brake cover plate to wheel carrier	Screw, M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Brake disc to wheel hub	M6 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Brake calliper to wheel carrier	M12 x 1.5/always use new screws following removal	Tightening torque	85 Nm (63 ftlb.)
Speed sensor to wheel carrier	Cheese head bolt, M6 x 16	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Brake hose bracket to wheel carrier	M6 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Retainer plate for wheel bearing to wheel carrier	Hexagon-head bolt, M8	Tightening torque	37 Nm (27 ftlb.)
Wheel hub to wheel carrier (tension bolt)	Lock nut, M22 x 1.5/always use new lock nuts following removal	Tightening torque	460 Nm (340 ftlb.)
Wheel bearing assembly with housing to wheel carrier (GT4 only): Step 1	Fit cheese head bolts (M12 x 1.25 x 45/use new bolts if re-tightened	Tightening torque	80 Nm (59 ftlb.)
Wheel bearing assembly with housing to wheel carrier (GT4 only): Step 2	Cheese head bolts, M12 x 1.25 x 45/use new bolts if re-tightened	Torque angle	120 Grad
Anti-roll bar clamp to front-axle cross member	Hexagon-head bolt, M10 x 60 + hexagon nut	Tightening torque	65 Nm
Connecting link (suspension/stabilizer) to spring strut (shock-absorber pipe clamp)	M12 x 1.5 thread	Tightening torque	85 Nm
Connecting link (suspension/stabilizer) to anti-roll bar	Collar nut, M10 x 1.5/always use new collar nut following removal	Initial tightening	40 Nm (30 ftlb.)
Connecting link (suspension/stabilizer) to anti-roll bar	Collar nut, M10 x 1.5/always use new collar nut following removal	Final tightening	+30°
Wheel to wheel hub on front and rear axle, M14 x 1.5	Do not grease thread, shank and under the head (between screw head bearing surface and spherical cap ring) of the wheel bolts. Do not grease bearing surface of the spherical cap facing the wheel. If heavily soiled, clean bolts first with a lint-free cloth. Replace damaged wheel bolts (rework not permitted).	Tightening torque	160 Nm (118 ftlb.)