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Steering Column Assembly Overview

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NOTE:

Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of suspension is not permitted.

Always replace self-locking nuts.

Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Overview, Through My 2008
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  1. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
  2. Lateral Control Arm for Steering Column
  3. Mounting Bracket
  4. Bolt
    • Always replace after removal
    • 20 Nm
  5. Steering Column
  6. Handle Plate
  7. Bolt
    • 3 Nm
  8. Brake Pedal Crash Brace
  9. Clutch Pedal Crash Brace
  10. Bolt
    • Always replace after removal
    • 30 Nm
  11. Strut
    • Removing and installing, refer to STRUT 
  12. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
  13. Bolt
    • 20 Nm