Tightening Specifications

Component	Tightening Specification
Steering gear to subframe Use new bolts.	50 Nm + 90° additional turn Note the tightening sequence. Refer to Note The Tightening Sequence For The Steering Gear On Vehicles With Electromechanical Steering Gear .
Ball joint to control arm Use new nuts	100 Nm
Subframe to body Use new bolts.	70 Nm + 180° additional turn
Stabilizer bar to coupling rod Use new nut Counterhold at joint pin inner multipoint fitting	65 Nm
Tie rod end to wheel bearing housing Use new nut	20 Nm + 90° additional turn
Universal joint to steering gear Use a new bolt	30 Nm
Heat shield to steering gear M6 bolt is self-tapping	6 Nm
Exhaust system bracket to subframe. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS [For engine(s) DDSB, DDSA] or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS [For engine(s) CVCA] or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS [For engine(s) CDVB] or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS [For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA] .