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 | 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 | 49.0 - 58.8 | 5.0 - 6.0 | 36.2 - 43.4 |
| Universal joint to pinion of steering gear | 32.4 - 37.3 | 3.3 - 3.8 | 23.9 - 27.5 |
| Tie rod end castle nut | 88.3 - 107.9 | 9.0 - 11.0 | 65.1 - 79.6 |
| Lower arm ball joint bolt and nut | 98.1 - 117.7 | 10.0 - 12.0 | 72.3 - 86.8 |
| Steering gear box mounting bolts | 107.9 - 127.5 | 11.0 - 13.0 | 79.6 - 94.0 |
| 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 |
| Sub frame stay bracket bolts | 44.1 - 58.8 | 4.5 - 6.0 | 32.5 - 43.4 |