Tightening Torques
STEERING SYSTEM TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Tightening torque (kgf.m) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.m | kgf.m | lb-ft | ||
| Hub nuts | 107.9 ~ 127.5 | 11.0 ~ 13.0 | 79.6 ~ 94.0 | |
| Steering wheel lock nut | 44.1 ~ 49.0 | 4.5 ~ 5.0 | 32.5 ~ 36.2 | |
| Steering column mounting | Bolt | 53.9 ~ 58.8 | 5.5 ~ 6.0 | 39.8 ~ 43.4 |
| Nuts | 25.0 ~ 29.4 | 2.5 ~ 3.0 | 14.5 ~ 21.7 | |
| Steering column to Universal joint | 49.0 ~ 58.8 | 5.0 ~ 6.0 | 39.8 ~ 43.4 | |
| Bolt connecting universal joint to pinion | 32.4 ~ 38.3 | 3.3 ~ 3.8 | 23.9 ~ 27.5 | |
| Tie rod end castle nut | 24.5 ~ 34.3 | 2.5 ~ 3.5 | 18.1 ~ 25.3 | |
| Lower arm to front axle | 58.8 ~ 70.6 | 6.0 ~ 7.2 | 43.4 ~ 52.1 | |
| Steering gear box to sub frame | 88.3 ~ 107.9 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 65.1 ~ 79.6 | |
| Stabilizer link nut | 98.1 ~ 117.7 | 10.0 ~ 12.0 | 72.3 ~ 86.8 | |
| Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts | 156.9 ~ 176.5 | 16.0 ~ 18.0 | 115.7 ~ 130.2 | |