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Steering Linkage


Torque Specifications





Steering Swivel Member to MacPherson Strut (A) 100 Nm + 90° (74 ft. lbs. +90°)
Steering Swivel Member to Steering Swivel Member Ball Joint (B) 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
Steering Swivel Member Ball Joint to Suspension Arm (C) 20 Nm +90° (15 ft. lbs. +90°)
Rear Suspension Arm Mounting to Subframe (D)* 120 Nm +90° (88 ft. lbs. +90°)
Rear Suspension Arm Bushing to Suspension Arm (E) 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Hub Nut (F)** 230 Nm (170 ft. lbs.)
Lock Nut on Track Rod (G) 70 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Track Rod End to Steering Swivel Member (H) 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Retaing Bolts (I) 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)
Steering Shaft to Steering Gear (J) 30 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Front Suspension Arm Mounting On Subframe*** 110 Nm +90° (81 ft. lbs. +90°)

*Tighten When Car Standing On Wheels
**Always Fit A New Hub Center Nut Because The Clamping Force Of The Lock Indentations Will Be Reduced If The Old One Is Refitted
***Tighten When Car Standing On Wheels