Technical values
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Location | Description | Type | Basic value | Tolerance 1 | Tolerance 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering gear to front-axle carrier | M12 x 1.5 x 153 thread/always use new screws and nuts following removal | Initial tightening | 80 Nm (59 ft lb.) | ||
| Steering gear to front-axle carrier | M12 x 1.5 x 153 thread/always use new screws and nuts following removal | Final tightening | +180° | ||
| Tie rod to rack-and-pinion (axial joint) | Tightening torque | 100 Nm (74 ft lb.) | |||
| Tie-rod ball to tie rod | Counter when loosening and tightening the lock nut on the outer joint | Tightening torque | 90 Nm (67 ft lb.) | ||
| Tie-rod ball to wheel carrier cone | M12 x 1.5 thread/always use new nut following removal | Tightening torque | 100 Nm (74 ft lb.) | ||
| Intermediate steering shaft to steering gear (universal joint) | M8 x 30 thread/always use new screw or bolt following removal | Tightening torque | 30 Nm (22 ft lb.) | ||
| Inner clamp on bellows on passenger's side (diameter: 85 mm) | Fit using clamp tensioner V.A.G 1682 A | Tightening torque | 7 Nm (5 ft lb.) | ||
| Inner clamp on bellows on driver's side (diameter: 59 mm) | Fit using clamp tensioner V.A.G 1682 A | Tightening torque | 10 Nm (7.5 ft lb.) | ||
| Steering column to retaining frame/module cross member | M8 x 30 thread | Tightening torque | 20 Nm (15 ft lb.) | ||
| Steering column to mounting saddle | M8 x 22 thread | Tightening torque | 20 Nm (15 ft lb.) | ||
| Steering wheel to steering column | Internal serration screw, M18 x 1.5 x 26. Always replace following removal! (micro-encapsulated thread) | Initial tightening | 30 Nm (22 ft lb.) | ||
| Steering wheel to steering column | Internal serration screw, M18 x 1.5 x 26. Always replace following removal! (microencapsulated thread) | Final tightening | +90° | ||
| Steering column to intermediate steering shaft (universal joint) | M8 x 30 thread/always use new screw or bolt following removal | Tightening torque | 30 Nm (22 ft lb.) | ||
| Intermediate steering shaft to steering gear (universal joint) | M8 x 30 thread/always use new screw or bolt following removal | Tightening torque | 30 Nm (22 ft lb.) | ||
| Lower part of casing to steering column | Tightening torque | 1.5 Nm (1 ft lb.) | |||
| Handle to control lever | Tightening torque | 3 Nm (2 ft lb.) | |||
| Contact bridge to steering wheel skeleton | Tightening torque | 6 Nm (4.5 ft lb.) | |||
| Multi-functional switch and front trim to main cover | Tightening torque | 0.45 Nm (0.25 ft lb.) | |||
| Steering wheel skeleton to main cover | Tightening torque | 2 Nm (1.5 ft lb.) | |||
| Paddles to steering wheel skeleton | Tightening torque | 2.5 Nm (2 ft lb.) | |||
| Back cover to steering wheel skeleton | Tightening torque | 2.7 Nm (2 ft lb.) |