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Steering

Tightening torques for steering

Tightening torques for steering (Part 1):




Tightening torques for steering (Part 2):





Steering gear to suspension subframe 90 Nm (67 ft lb.) +90°
Tie rod to pivot bearing 90 Nm (67 ft lb.)
Axial joint to steering rack 100 Nm (74 ft lb.) +10°
Tie rods to tie-rod ball (lock nut) 70 Nm (52 ft lb.)
Heat shield for steering gear 10 Nm (7.5 ft lb.)
Steering column to mounting bracket 23 Nm (17 ft lb.)
Steering column to mounting bracket 23 Nm (17 ft lb.)
Multiple-tooth fit bolt 20 Nm (15 ft lb.)
Universal joint to steering gear 35 Nm (26 ft lb.) +90°
Steering wheel to steering column 50 Nm (37 ft lb.) ± 6 (4.5 ft lb.) Nm
Pressure line to steering gear a/f 17 thread 30 Nm (22 ft lb.) +/-3 (2 ft lb.) Nm
Return line to steering gear a/f 17 thread 30 Nm (22 ft lb.) +/-3 (2 ft lb.) Nm
Expansion/return hose to steering gear 10 Nm (7.5 ft lb.)
Sealing sleeve to assembly plate (bulkhead) 4 Nm (3 ft lb.)
Handle for attachment to steering column 4.5 Nm (3.5 ft lb.)
Hydraulic pump to engine 23 Nm (17 ft lb.)
Pulley to hydraulic pump 23 Nm (17 ft lb.)
Intake pipe to hydraulic pump 10 Nm (7.5 ft lb.)
Expansion hose to hydraulic pump 30 Nm (22 ft lb.) ± 3 (2 ft lb.) Nm