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Torque Specification

TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Part tightened N.m kgf.cm ft.lbf
STEERING COLUMN      
Column tube support x Column tube 19 190 14
Turn signal bracket x Column Tube 4 40 35 in.lbf
Universal joint assembly x Main shaft assembly 36 370 27
Steering column assembly set nut 26 260 19
Intermediate shaft sub-assembly x Universal joint assembly 36 370 27
Intermediate shaft sub-assembly x Control valve shaft 36 370 27
Steering wheel set nut 50 510 37
Steering wheel pad set screw (Torx screw) 8.8 90 78 in.lbf
POWER STEERING VANE PUMP      
Rear housing X Front housing 24 240 17
Pressure port union 83 850 62
Suction port union set bolt 13 130 9
Front bracket x Rear bracket 43 440 32
Vane pump pulley set nut 43 440 32
Pump assembly set bolt Bolt A
Bolt B
29 (43)
43
300 (440)
440
22 (32)
32
Oil pressure switch 21 210 15
PS pump assembly x Pressure feed tube 52 530 38
POWER STEERING GEAR
Control valve housing set bolt 18 180 13
Selt-locking nut 25 250 18
Rack housing cap 59 600 43
Rack guide spring cap lock nut 50 (69) 510 (700) 37 (51)
Rack x Rack end 60 (83) 610 (850) 44 (61)
Tie rod end lock nut 74 750 54
Turn pressure tube union nut 12 (13) 120 (130) 9 (9)
PS gear assembly set bolt and nut 181 1,850 134
Pressure feed and return tubes x Control valve housing 23 (25) 230 (250) 17 (18)
Clamp plate set bolt 7.8 80 69 in.lbf
Clamp plate set nut 9.8 100 7

( ): For use without SST