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Tightening torques

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Swivel Member Of Macpherson Strut
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DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATION CHART

Designation Pos. Dimensions
Nm lbf ft
Steering swivel member to MacPherson strut 100 Nm +90° 74 lbf ft +90°
Steering swivel member to steering swivel member ball joint 49 Nm 36 lbf ft
Steering swivel member ball joint to suspension arm 20 Nm +90° 15 lbf ft +90°
Rear suspension arm mounting to subframe
(tighten when car standing on wheels)
120 Nm +90° 88 lbf ft +90°
Rear suspension arm bushing to suspension arm 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.
230 Nm 170 lbf ft
Lock nut on track rod 70 Nm 55 lbf ft
Track rod end to steering swivel member 35 Nm 26 lbf ft
Steering gear retaining bolts 95 Nm 70 lbf ft
Steering shaft to steering gear 30 Nm 20 lbf ft
Front suspension arm mounting on subframe (tighten when car standing on wheels)   110 Nm +90° 81 lbf ft +90°