Tightening Torque
Torque Specifications
| Item | Nm | kg.cm | lb.ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering wheel lock nut | 35 -- 45 | 350 -- 450 | 26 -- 33 |
| Steering column and shaft assembly mounting bracket | 13 -- 18 | 130 -- 180 | 10 -- 13 |
| Steering shaft and joint | 15 -- 20 | 150 -- 200 | 11 -- 15 |
| Pinion gear and joint | 15 -- 20 | 150 -- 200 | 11 -- 15 |
| Dust cover mounting bolt | 4 -- 6 | 40 -- 60 | 3 -- 4.4 |
| Gear box mounting bolt | 60 -- 80 | 600 -- 800 | 44 -- 59 |
| Tie rod end lock nut | 50 -- 55 | 500 -- 550 | 37 -- 41 |
| Tie rod ball joint slotted nut | 16 -- 34 | 160 -- 340 | 12 -- 25 |
| Rack yoke plug nut | 50 -- 70 | 500 -- 700 | 37 -- 52 |
| Tie rod to rack | 80 -- 100 | 800 -- 1000 | 59 -- 74 |
| Power Steering Only | |||
| Valve body housing to rack housing assembly | 20 -- 30 | 200 -- 300 | 15 -- 22 |
| Pressure and return tube mounting clip | 8 -- 12 | 80 -- 120 | 6 -- 9 |
| Pressure and return tube to gear box | 12 -- 18 | 120 -- 180 | 9 -- 13 |
| Pinion and return valve assembly to self -- locking nut | 20 -- 30 | 200 -- 300 | 15 -- 22 |
| End plug | 50 -- 70 | 500 -- 700 | 37 -- 52 |
| Oil pump mounting bracket bolt | 20 -- 27 | 200 -- 270 | 15 -- 20 |
| Oil pump adjusting bolt | 25 -- 33 | 250 -- 330 | 18 -- 24 |
| Pressure hose mounting bolt (to oil pump) | 55 -- 65 | 550 -- 650 | 40.6 -- 47.9 |
| Oil reservoir mounting bolt | 9 -- 14 | 90 -- 140 | 7 -- 10 |
| Suction hose mounting clamp (to oil pump suction connector) | 3 -- 5 | 30 -- 50 | 2.2 -- 3.6 |
| Oil cooler tube mounting bolt | 4 -- 6 | 40 -- 60 | 3 -- 4.4 |