Technical Values: Overview

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Location	Des...	Type	Basic val...	Toleranc...
Threaded connection securing steering gear to chassis subframe	Item 1: M12 x 1.5 thread (always use new screws and lock nuts following removal)	Initial tightening	90 (67 ftlb.) Nm
Threaded connection securing steering gear to chassis subframe	Item 1: M12 x 1.5 thread (always use new screws and lock nuts following removal)	Final tightening	+ 90°
Threaded connection securing tie rod to pivot bearing	Item 2: M14 x 1.5 thread (always use new screws and lock nuts following removal)	Tightening torque	90 (67 ftlb.) Nm
Threaded connection securing tie rod to tie-rod ball	Item 3: M16 x 1.5 thread, lock nut	Tightening torque	90 (67 ftlb.) Nm
Threaded connection for heat shield	Item 4: M6 x 16 thread	Tightening torque	9 (6.5 ftlb.) Nm
Threaded connection securing axial joint to rack-and-pinion	Item 5: M18 x 1.5 thread, axial joint	Initial tightening	100 (74 ftlb.) Nm
Threaded connection securing axial joint to rack-and-pinion	Item 5: M18 x 1.5 thread, axial joint	Final tightening	+ 10°
Expansion hose to steering gear	Item 6: a/f 17 thread (a/f = wrench size)	Tightening torque	32 (24 ftlb.) Nm	+/- 4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Return line to steering gear	Item 7: a/f 17 thread (a/f = wrench size)	Tightening torque	32 (24 ftlb.) Nm	+/- 4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Expansion/return hose to steering gear	M6 x 12 thread	Tightening torque	9 (6.5 ftlb.) Nm
Heat shield to steering gear	Item 8: M6 x 16 thread	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
No. 1: Threaded connection securing steering wheel to steering column	M18 x 1.5 x 26 thread (only use screw once)	Initial tightening	30 (22 ftlb.) Nm
No. 1: Threaded connection securing steering wheel to steering column	M18 x 1.5 x 26 thread (only use screw once)	Final tightening	+ 90°
No. 3: Threaded connection securing steering column to assembly bracket	M8 x 32 thread; Observe specified tightening sequence! Starting with the rear right fastening screw, tighten 1- 4 anticlockwise.	Tightening torque	20 (15 ftlb.) Nm
No. 4: Threaded connection securing steering column to frequency strut	M8 x 115 thread; screw frequency strut to mounting bracket after screwing on steering column!	Tightening torque	20 (15 ftlb.) Nm
No. 5: Threaded connection securing mount for sealing ring/sealing sleeve to firewall		Tightening torque	4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
No. 6: Threaded connection securing universal joint to steering gear	M8 x 30 thread (only use screw once)	Initial tightening	20 (15 ftlb.) Nm
No. 6: Threaded connection securing universal joint to steering gear	M8 x 30 thread (only use screw once)	Final tightening	+ 90°
ELV control unit to steering column	Screw/Item 1	Tightening torque	3.6 (2.6 ftlb.) Nm	+/- 0.5 (0.35 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Installing ELV control unit
Height adjustment control unit to steering column	Screw/Item 1	Tightening torque	3.6 (2.6 ftlb.) Nm	+/- 0.5 (0.35 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Height adjustment control unit
No. 1: Hydraulic pump to engine (support)	M8 x 35 thread	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
No. 2: Pulley to hydraulic pump	M8 x 16 thread	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Intake pipe to hydraulic pump	M6 x 12 thread	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Expansion hose to hydraulic pump		Tightening torque	32 (24 ftlb.) Nm	+/- 4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Reservoir		Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
No. 2: Hydraulic pump to engine (support)		Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
No. 3: Pulley to hydraulic pump		Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Suction hose to hydraulic pump	Spring band clamp	Tightening torque
Expansion hose to hydraulic pump	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm	+/- 1 (0.5 ftlb.) Nm
Reservoir		Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
No. 1: Hydraulic pump to engine (support)		Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
No. 2: Pulley to hydraulic pump		Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Suction hose to hydraulic pump	Spring band clamp	Tightening torque
Expansion hose to hydraulic pump	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm	+/- 1 (0.5 ftlb.) Nm
Reservoir		Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
No. 1: Hydraulic pump to engine (support)		Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
No. 2: Pulley to hydraulic pump		Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Suction hose to hydraulic pump	Spring band clamp	Tightening torque
Expansion hose to hydraulic pump	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm	+/- 1 (0.5 ftlb.) Nm
Reservoir		Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm