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Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Component Fastener Size Nm
Bracket to Steering Column Cross Member Bolt M8 x 30, M8 x 85 20
Cross Support to Bracket Bolt M8 x 94 20
Cross Support to Steering Column to Cross Member Bolt M8 x 48 20
Handle to Steering Column Bolt M6 x 10 3
Heat Shield to Steering Gear Bolt - 6
Steering Column to Bracket Bolt (1) M8 x 30 20
Steering Column U-joint to Steering Gear Bolt (1) M8 x 35 20 + 90°
Steering Gear to Subframe Bolt (1) M10 x 70 50 + 90°
Steering Wheel to Steering Column Bolt (1) - 30 + 90°
Tie Rod End to Wheel Bearing Housing Nut 1, 2 M12 x 1.5 100
Tie Rod End to Tie Rod Nut - 70
Tie Rod to Steering Gear - 100
(1) Always replace
(2) Tighten to 100 Nm, then loosen 180° (1/2) turn and tighten to 100 Nm again
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