Tightening Torques
STEERING SYSTEM TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Tightening torque (kgf.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| N.m | kgf.m | lb.ft | |
| Hub nuts | 107.9 - 127.5 | 11.0 - 13.0 | 79.6 - 94.0 |
| Steering wheel lock bolt | 39.2 - 49.0 | 4.0 - 5.0 | 28.9 - 36.1 |
| Universal joint to pinion of steering gear | 32.4 - 37.3 | 3.3 - 3.8 | 23.9 - 27.5 |
| Tie rod end castle nut | 78.4 - 98.0 | 8.0 - 10.0 | 57.8 - 72.3 |
| Stabilizer bar to sub frame | 44.1 - 53.9 | 4.5 - 5.5 | 32.5 - 39.8 |
| Stabilizer link nut | 98.1 - 117.7 | 10.0 - 12.0 | 72.3 - 86.8 |
| Sub frame mounting nuts and bolts | 156.9 - 176.5 | 16.0 - 18.0 | 115.7 - 130.2 |
| Sub frame stay bracket bolts | 44.1 - 58.8 | 4.5 - 5.5 | 32.5 - 43.4 |
| 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 |
| Lower arm to knuckle | 78.4 - 98.0 | 8.0 - 10.0 | 57.8 - 72.3 |
| Steering gear box to sub frame | 88.3 - 107.9 | 9.0 - 11.0 | 65.1 - 79.6 |