Steering Wheel/Steering Column: Notes
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| Location | Description | Type | Basic value | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 round-head bolt, M8 x 30/always replace bolt following removal! | Initial tightening | 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) | |
| Steering column to steering column centre (universal joint) | Hexagon round-head bolt, M8 x 30/always replace bolt following removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 90° | |
| Steering column centre to power-steering gear (universal joint) | Hexagon round-head 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 round-head 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, M5x 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.) |