Tightening Torques
STEERING SYSTEM TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Tightening torque (kgf.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| N.m | kgf.m | lb.ft | |
| Tire wheel 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 & universal joint | 49.0 - 58.8 | 5.0 - 6.0 | 36.2 - 43.4 |
| Steering column mounting nuts | 12.8 - 17.7 | 1.3 - 1.8 | 9.4 - 13.0 |
| Steering column mounting bolt | 44.1 - 49.0 | 4.5 - 5.0 | 32.5 - 36.2 |
| Bolt connecting universal joint to pinion | 32.4 - 38.3 | 3.3 - 3.8 | 23.9 - 27.5 |
| Tie rod end castle nut | 23.5 - 33.3 | 2.4 - 3.4 | 19.4 - 24.6 |
| Lower arm to front axle | 78.5 - 88.3 | 8.0 - 9.0 | 57.9 - 65.1 |
| Steering gear box to sub frame | 58.8 - 78.8 | 6.0 - 8.0 | 43.4 - 57.9 |
| 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 bolts | 44.1 - 53.9 | 4.5 - 5.5 | 32.5 - 39.8 |