Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - RHD STEERING - STEERING RACK AND LOWER COLUMN - STEERING GEAR AND LOWER COLUMN - STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY (RR) (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace
Bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the electric steering column	18 N.m (13.3 lbs-ft)	13 mm socket Ratchet/torque wrench	Reuse
Jamb nuts (x2) to the LH and the RH outer tie rod ends	80 N.m (59.0 lbs-ft)	Combination wrench 12pt 21 mm Combination wrench 12pt 14 mm Wheel Alignment Torque Wrench Kit	Reuse
Nuts (x2) that attach the LH and the RH front tie rod ends to the LH and the RH front suspension knuckles	180 N.m (132.7 lbs-ft)	Cordless 1/2 in Dr Impact 22 mm deep socket 1/2 in to 3/4 in adapter - 1717365-00-A Ratchet/torque wrench	Replace
The outer bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe	47 N.m (34.7 lbs-ft)	Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench 11 in extension 15 mm socket	Reuse
The inner bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe	75 N.m (55.3 lbs-ft)	Ratchet/torque wrench 6 in extension 18 mm socket 3 in extension	Reuse