Tightening Torques
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| Location | Description | Type | Basic value | Tolerance 1 | Tolerance 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.) |