Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Steering: Service and Repair






Bolts and Nuts






Loosen and tighten the bolts and nuts of covers and housings in a diagonal sequence.

Do not cant but loosen and tighten especially sensitive parts in diagonal manner in stages, e.g. servo motor with control module.

Torque specifications for un-lubricated bolts and nuts are given.

Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

Always replace the bolts and nuts, which are tightened with an additional tightening angle.