Tightening Torques
STEERING SYSTEM TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Tightening torque (kgf.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| N.m | kgf.m | lb.ft | |
| Hub nuts | 88.3 - 107.9 | 9.0 - 11.0 | 65.1 - 79.6 |
| Steering wheel lock nut | 39.2 - 49.0 | 4.0 - 5.0 | 28.9 - 36.2 |
| Steering column mounting nut | 24.5 - 29.4 | 2.5 - 3.0 | 18.1 - 21.7 |
| Steering column mounting bolt | 49.0 - 58.8 | 5.0 - 6.0 | 36.2 - 43.4 |
| Universal joint to pinion of steering gear | 29.4 - 34.3 | 3.0 - 3.5 | 21.7 - 25.7 |
| Tie rod end castle nut | 34.3 - 44.1 | 3.5 - 4.5 | 25.7 - 32.5 |
| Lower arm ball joint bolt and nut | 98.1 - 117.7 | 10.0 - 12.0 | 72.3 - 86.8 |
| Steering gear box mounting bolts | 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 |
| Sub frame stay bracket bolts | 44.1 - 58.8 | 4.5 - 6.0 | 32.5 - 43.4 |