Technical Values

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Location	Description	Type	Basic value
Steering gear to front-axle carrier	M12 x 1.5 x 153 thread/always use new screws or bolts and nuts following removal	Initial tightening	80 Nm (59 ftlb.)
Steering gear to front-axle carrier	M12 x 1.5 x 153 thread/always use new screws or bolts and nuts following removal	Final tightening	+ 180°
Tie rod to rack-and-pinion (axial joint)		Tightening torque	100 Nm (74 ftlb.)
Tie-rod ball to tie rod	Counter when loosening and tightening the lock nut on the outer joint	Tightening torque	90 Nm (67 ftlb.)
Tie-rod ball to wheel carrier cone	M12 x 1.5 thread/always use new nuts following removal	Tightening torque	100 Nm (74 ftlb.)
Intermediate steering shaft to steering gear (universal joint)	M8 x 30 thread/always use new screws or bolts following removal	Initial tightening	20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
Intermediate steering shaft to steering gear (universal joint)	M8 x 30 thread/always use new screws or bolts following removal	Final tightening	+ 90°
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 ftlb.)
Inner clamp on bellows on driver side (diameter: 59 mm)	Fit using clamp tensioner V. A. G 1682 A	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Steering column to retaining frame/module cross member	M8 x 30 thread	Tightening torque	20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.)
Steering column on mounting saddle	M8 x 22 thread	Tightening torque	20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.)
Steering wheel to steering column	Item 1: Internal serration screw, M18 x 1.5 x 18/always replace following removal (micro-self-locking thread)	Initial tightening	30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Screw for steering wheel
Steering wheel to steering column	Item 1: Internal serration screw, M18 x 1.5 x 18/always replace following removal (micro-self-locking thread)	Final tightening	+ 90°
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Screw for steering wheel
Screw securing horn plate to steering wheel	Item 2	Tightening torque	3.5 Nm (2.6 ftlb.)
Steering column to intermediate steering shaft (universal joint)	Thread, M8 x 30/always use new screw following removal	Initial tightening	20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.)
Steering column to intermediate steering shaft (universal joint)	Thread, M8 x 30/always use new screw following removal	Final tightening	+ 90°
Intermediate steering shaft (universal joint) to steering gear	Thread, M8 x 30/always use new screw following removal	Initial tightening	20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.)
Intermediate steering shaft (universal joint) to steering gear	Thread, M8 x 30/always use new screw following removal	Final tightening	+ 90°
Lower part of trim panel to steering column		Tightening torque	1.5 Nm (1.1 ftlb.)
Handle to adjustment lever		Tightening torque	5 Nm (3.7 ftlb.)
Screws securing contact bridge to steering wheel	Item 1	Tightening torque	6 Nm (4.5 ftlb.)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Contact bridge
Screws securing multi-functional switch and front cover to steering wheel	Item 1	Tightening torque	0.45 Nm (0.25 ftlb.)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Multi-functional switch and trim to main cover
Screws securing main cover to steering wheel	Item 1	Tightening torque	2 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Main cover
Screws securing paddles to steering wheel	Item 1	Tightening torque	2.5 Nm (1.75 ftlb.)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Paddles to steering wheel
Screws securing rear cover to steering wheel	Item 1	Tightening torque	2.7 Nm (2.1 ftlb.)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Rear cover