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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Component Fastener Size Nm
Frequency Damper to Body - 20
Handle Plate to Steering Column Bolt M6 x 10 3
Mounting Bracket to Lateral Control Arm Bolt - 20
Shield to Steering Gear Bolt - 6
Steering Column to Mounting Bracket Bolt (1) - 20
Steering Column to Steering Gear Bolt (1) M8 x 35 30
Steering Gear to Subframe Bolt (1) M10 x 70 50 + 90° turn
Steering Wheel to Steering Column Bolt (1) - 30 + 90° turn
Strut to Mounting Bracket Bolt M8 x 94 20
Tie Rod to Steering Gear - 100
Tie Rod End to Tie Rod Nut - 70
Tie Rod End to Wheel Bearing Housing Nut 1, 2 - 100
(1) Always replace after removal.
(2) Tighten to 100 Nm, then loosen by 180° and tighten to 100 Nm again.