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Tightening torques

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Linkage Components
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TIGHTENING TORQUES

Designation Pos. Dimensions
Nm lbf ft
Steering swivel member to MacPherson strut A  100 Nm +90° 74 lbf ft +90°
Steering swivel member to steering swivel member ball joint B  49 Nm 36 lbf ft
Steering swivel member ball joint to suspension arm C  20 Nm +90° 15 lbf ft +90°
Rear suspension arm mounting to subframe (tighten when car standing on wheels) D  120 Nm +90° 88 lbf ft +90°
Rear suspension arm bushing to suspension arm E  75 Nm 55 lbf ft
Hub nut
IMPORTANT: Always fit a new hub-center nut if it has been removed because the clamping force of the lock indentations will be reduced if the old one is refitted.
F  230 Nm 170 lbf ft
Lock nut on track rod G  70 Nm 55 lbf ft
Track rod end to steering swivel member H  35 Nm 26 lbf ft
Steering gear retaining bolts I  95 Nm 70 lbf ft
Steering shaft to steering gear J  30 Nm 20 lbf ft
Front suspension arm mounting on subframe (tighten when car standing on wheels) 110 Nm +90° 81 lbf ft +90°