Tightening Torques For Power-Steering Gear
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| Location | Description | Type | Basic value | Tolerance 1 | Tolerance 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering gear to cross member, M10 x 45 | Always replace screws following removal. | Tightening torque | 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) | ||
| Universal joint (steering shaft) to steering gear M8 x 35 | Replace fit bolt after each removal. | Tightening torque | 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) | ||
| Track rod (axial joint) to steering rack, M16 x 1.5 | Tightening torque | 90 Nm (67 ftlb.) | |||
| Aluminum tie rod to axial joint (lock nut) M14 x 1.5 | Tightening torque | 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) | |||
| Tie rod (ball joint) to wheel carrier (at steering arm) M12 x 1.5 | Tightening torque | 76 Nm (56 ftlb.) | |||
| Steering line to upper steering gear (union nut) M10 | Tightening torque | 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | |||
| Steering line to lower steering gear (union nut) M10 | Tightening torque | 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | |||
| Combination holder for pressure and return lines to engine M6 x 12 | Tightening torque | 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | |||
| Pressure and return lines to steering gear (tension shackle) M10 x 20 | Tightening torque | 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) | |||
| Threaded connection, plug-in couplings for steering hydraulics M16 x 1.5 (a/f 15) | a/f = width across flats a/f 15 pressure line |
Tightening torque | 30 Nm (22 ftlb.) | ||
| Threaded connection, plug-in couplings for steering hydraulics M20 x 1.5 (a/f 19) | a/f = width across flats a/f 19 return line |
Tightening torque | 40 Nm (30 ftlb.) |