Tightening Torques
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Application | 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 hubcentre 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° | |