Steering 1
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Location | Description | Type | Basic value | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Steering gear (shown as an example)