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Torque Guide Values - Steering Opel Astra H

Note. Bolts which are fitted using the torque and angle method (beyond the elastic limit) must not be re-used in Service after they have been released.

Nm
Supply and return line to electro-hydraulic supply unit ZF16
Supply line to electro-hydraulic supply unit (TRW)30
Supply and return line to steering gear ZF16
Supply line to steering gear (TRW)30
Damping bush to bracket and electro-hydraulic supply unit (TRW)7
Electro-hydraulic supply unit bracket to steering gear22
Electro-hydraulic supply unit bracket to front axle body22
Engine damping block bracket to rear of transmission80
Engine damping block bracket to rear of engine damping block55
Shift guide bracket to front axle body20
Heat shield to steering gear4
Clamp bolt for steering column assembly22
Tie rod to tie rod end lock nut60
Steering gear to front axle body45 Nm + 45° + 15° 1)
Steering/ignition lock member to steering column15
Steering wheel to steering shaft30 3)
Steering column assembly to crossmember22
Return line to steering gear (TRW)30
Tie rod to steering gear rack90 2)
Tie rod end to steering knuckle30 Nm + 90° + 15° 1)
Intermediate shaft to steering gear shaft24 3)
Intermediate shaft to steering shaft24 3)

1

) Use new nuts and bolts

2

) Clean thread on rack and coat with locking compound

3

) Clean thread and insert bolt with locking compound