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Tightening Torque

STEERING SYSTEM TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Item Tightening torque (kgf.m)
N.m kgf.m lb.ft
Tire wheel 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 nut 24.5-29.4 2.5-3.0 18.1-21.7
Steering column mounting bolt 53.9-58.8 5.5-6.0 39.8-43.4
Universal joint to pinion of steering gear 32.4-37.3 3.3-3.8 23.9-27.5
Tie rod end ball joint nut 24.5-34.3 2.5-3.5 18.1-25.3
Lower arm ball joint bolt and nut 58.8-70.6 6.0-7.2 43.4-52.1
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 176.5-196.1 18.0-20.0 130.2-144.7