Technical Values

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Location	Des...	Type	Basic val...
Front-axle cross member to body	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5/always use new bolt following removal	Initial tightening	90 N.m (67 ft lb.)
Front-axle cross member to body	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5/always use new bolt following removal	Final tightening	+ 90°
Front-axle cross member to body	Lock nut, M12 x 1.5/always replace following removal	Initial tightening	90 N.m (67 ft lb.)
Front-axle cross member to body	Lock nut, M12 x 1.5/always replace following removal	Final tightening	+ 90°
Holder for coolant pipes to front-axle cross member	Hexagon-head bolt, M6	Tightening torque	10 N.m (7.5 ft lb.)
Front-axle cross member to body	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5/always use new bolt following removal	Initial tightening	90 N.m (67 ft lb.)
Front-axle cross member to body	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5/always use new bolt following removal	Final tightening	+ 90°
Holder for level sensor and coolant pipe to front-axle cross member	Hexagon-head bolt, M6	Tightening torque	10 N.m (7.5 ft lb.)
Lower trailing arm to wheel bearing housing	Lock nut, M12 x 1.5	Tightening torque	85 N.m (63 ft lb.)
Control arm (diagonal arm) with front-axle cross member to body	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 105/always use new bolts following removal	Initial tightening	90 N.m (67 ft lb.)
Control arm (diagonal arm) with front-axle cross member to body	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 105/always use new bolts following removal	Final tightening	+ 180°
Connecting link to anti-roll bar	Collar nut, M10 x 1.5/always use new collar nut following removal	Initial tightening	40 N.m (30 ft lb.)
Connecting link to anti-roll bar	Collar nut, M10 x 1.5/always use new collar nut following removal	Final tightening	+ 30°
Tie-rod end to wheel bearing housing (on steering arm)	Hexagon nut, M12 x 1.5	Tightening torque	85 N.m (63 ft lb.)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Tie-rod ball on wheel bearing housing
Bottom joint to steering gear (universal joint)	Fit bolt (M8 x 30), always use new bolt following removal	Initial tightening	20 N.m (15 ft lb.)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Bottom joint on steering gear
Bottom joint to steering gear (universal joint)	Fit bolt (M8 x 30), always use new bolt following removal	Final tightening	+ 90°
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Bottom joint on steering gear