TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm |
|---|---|
| Outer tie-rod end nuts | 80 |
| Rear transaxle insulator through bolt | 90 |
| Steering column coupling-to-steering gear bolt | 55 |
| Steering gear bolts | 125 |
| Tie-rod end jam nuts | 40 |
| Transmission damper bolts | 40 |
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The rack and pinion steering gear that is used with the Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system is a manual (non-hydraulic) steering gear that is contained within a 1-piece die cast aluminum housing. The power assist is provided by a 12-volt, 65 amp brush-less motor, mounted to the steering column. The steering column and motor/module are serviced as an assembly. For information on steering column service, refer to STEERING COLUMN . A new steering gear includes inner tie rods, however, the inner and outer tie rods can also be serviced separately. For information on tie-rod service, refer to STEERING LINKAGE .
Refer to STEERING SYSTEM .
See also:
• SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM