Tightening Torques
STEERING SYSTEM TIGHTENING TORQUES
| Item | Tightening torque (kgf.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nm | 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 |