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Steering and Wheel Alignment - Tightening Torques BMW Z4 E89

32 21 Drop Arm

TypeThreadTightening specificationsDimension
1AZTrack rod/axial joint to rackE89100 +10 Nm
2AZTrack rod to swivel bearingE89M14Replace nut.165 Nm
3AZClamping bolt, track rodE89M10Replace screw.40 Nm

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - DROP ARM

32 00 Steering

TypeThreadTightening specificationMeasure
1AZSteering gear to front axle carrierE89M10Replace screws & nuts
Jointing torque56 Nm
Torque angle90 °
2AZHeat shield to steering gearE89M64.5 Nm

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - STEERING

32 31 Steering Column

TypeThreadTightening specificationMeasure
1AZSteering spindle to steering columnE89Replace clamping screw Clean thread21 Nm
2AZSteering spindle to steering gearE89Replace clamping screw Clean thread21 Nm
3AZSteering column to support tubeE89M821 Nm

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - STEERING COLUMN

32 33 Steering Wheel

TypeThreadTightening specificationMeasure
1AZSteering wheel to steering columnE8962.5 Nm

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - STEERING WHEEL