Tightening Torques
STEERING SYSTEM TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Tightening torque (kgf.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nm | kgf.m | lb-ft | |
| Wheel Hub nuts | 88.3 ~ 107.9 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 65.1 ~ 79.6 |
| Steering wheel lock nut | 39.2 ~ 49.0 | 4.0 ~ 5.0 | 28.9 ~ 36.2 |
| Steering column bolt. (to universal joint) | 29.4 ~ 34.3 | 3.0 ~ 3.5 | 21.7 ~ 25.3 |
| Steering column mounting nuts | 12.7 ~ 17.7 | 1.3 ~ 1.8 | 9.4 ~ 13.0 |
| Steering column mounting bolt | 44.1 ~ 49.0 | 4.5 ~ 5.0 | 32.5 ~ 36.2 |
| Bolt connecting universal joint bolt. (to pinion) | 32.4 ~ 38.3 | 3.3 ~ 3.8 | 23.9 ~ 27.5 |
| Tie rod end castle nut | 23.5 ~ 33.3 | 2.4 ~ 3.4 | 17.4 ~ 24.6 |
| Lower arm ball joint bolt & nut (to knuckle) | 58.8 ~ 70.6 | 6.0 ~ 7.2 | 43.4 ~ 52.1 |
| Steering gear box mounting bolt. (to sub frame) | 88.3 ~ 107.9 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 65.1 ~ 79.6 |
| Steering gear box heat protector. (to sub frame) | 6.9 ~ 10.8 | 0.7 ~ 1.1 | 5.1 ~ 7.9 |
| Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts | 156.9 ~ 176.5 | 16.0 ~ 18.0 | 115.7 ~ 130.2 |