Torque Specifications
| Description | N.m |
|---|---|
| Tie-rod end retaining nut | 35 |
| Tie-rod end lock nut | 40 |
| Wheel nuts - Vehicles with steel wheels | 80 |
| Wheel nuts - Vehicles with aluminium wheels | 103 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Scheme 91
The left and right-hand tie-rod assemblies
- Transmit steering forces from the steering gear to the wheel hubs.
- Provide front road wheel toe setting by adjustment of the threaded outer tie-rod ends.
Note. Steering geometry adjustments must only be carried out with the vehicle on turn plates to allow the wheels to move during adjustment.
The left and right-hand steering rack boots
- Are installed between the steering rack and the tie-rod ends.
- Are of the concertina type.
- Retain lubricant and prevent the ingress of foreign matter.
For additional information, refer toSTEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Scheme 92
- Remove the tie-rod end. For additional information, refer to procedure in this section: For additional information, refer to ( )
- Remove the steering gear boot. Remove and discard the steering gear boot retaining clamp. Detach the steering gear boot retaining clamp. Remove the steering gear boot.