Technical Values

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*Location	*Description	*Type	*Basic values
Power steering gear to front axle carrier	Thread M12 x 1.5/always replace bolts and nuts following removal!	Initial tightening	70 Nm (52 ftlb.)
Power steering gear and front axle carrier	Thread M12 x 1.5/always replace bolts and nuts following removal!	Final tightening torque angle	+ 180°
Rear tie rod to tie rod	Hexagon nut, M16 x 1.5 - counter on rear tie rod	Tightening torque	90 Nm (66 ftlb.)
Tie-rod ball to wheel bearing housing	Hexagon nut, M12 x 1.5	Tightening torque	85 Nm (63 ftlb.)
secondary bearing for powersteering gear	Items 1 and 2: Screw M8 x 80 and hexagon nut M6 - replace	Initial tightening	20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
Secondary bearings for powersteering gear	Items 1 and 2: Screw M8 x 80 and hexagon nut M6 - replace	Final tightening rotation angle	+ 180°
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Screw joint for secondary bearing for power-steering gear
Steering rod to tie rod (toe adjustment)	M14 x 1.5 thread	Tightening torque	90 Nm (67 ftlb.)
Heat shield to power-steering gear	Cheese head bolt, M5 x 12	Tightening torque	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Steering column to retaining frame	Hexagon nut, M8	Tightening torque	20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
Steering wheel to steering column	Internal serration screw, M18 x 1.5 x 26, always replace following removal! (microencapsulated thread)	Initial tightening	30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
Steering wheel to steering column	Internal serration screw, M18 x 1.5 x 26, always replace following removal! (Microencapsulated thread)	Final tightening torque angle	+ 90°
Steering column to steering column centre (universal joint)	Hexagon roundhead bolt, M8 x 30/always replace bolt following removal!	Initial tightening	20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
Steering column to steering column centre (universal joint)	Hexagon roundhead bolt, M8 x 30/always replace bolt following removal!	Final tightening torque angle	+ 90°
Steering column centre to power-steering gear (universal joint)	Hexagon roundhead bolt, M8 x 30/always replace bolt following removal!	Initial tightening	20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
Steering column centre to power-steering gear (universal joint)	Hexagon roundhead bolt, M8 x 30/always replace bolt following removal!	Final tightening torque angle	+ 90°
Control unit for steering column adjustment to steering column	Rounded hexagon socket head bolt, M5 x 8	Tightening torque	1.5 Nm (1 ftlb.)
Control unit for steering column lock to steering column	Rounded hexagon socket head bolt, M5 x 14	Tightening torque	3.6 Nm (2.5 ftlb.)
Contact bridge to steering wheel skeleton		Tightening torque	6 Nm (4.5 ftlb.)
Multi-functional switch and front trim to main cover		Tightening torque	0.45 Nm (0.25 ftlb.)
Steering wheel skeleton to main cover		Tightening torque	2 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)
Paddles to steering wheel skeleton		Tightening torque	2.5 Nm (2 ftlb.)
Rear cover to steering wheel skeleton		Tightening torque	2.7 Nm (2 ftlb.)
Servo motor for rear axle steering to rear axle housing	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 100 (top)/M12 x 1.5 x 75 (bottom); observe tightening sequence!/Always replace screws following removal!	Initial tightening	70 Nm (52 ftlb.)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mounting for servo motor for rear axle steering
Servo motor for rear axle steering to rear axle housing	Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 100 (top)/M12 x 1.5 x 75 (bottom); observe tightening sequence!/Always replace screws following removal!	Final tightening	+ 90°
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mounting for servo motor for rear axle steering