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 | |