FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Fastener Size | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| Handle Plate to Steering Column Bolt, through MY 2008 | 3 | |
| Mounting Bracket to Lateral Control Arm Bolt, through MY 2008 | 20 | |
| Shield to Steering Gear Bolt | 6 | |
| Stabilizer Bar to Subframe Bolt (1) | 20 + 90° turn | |
| Stabilizer Bar to Connecting Link Nut (1) | 65 Nm | |
| Steering Column to Mounting Bracket Bolt | 20 | |
| Steering Column to Steering Gear Bolt (1) | 30 | |
| Steering Gear to Subframe Bolt (1) | 50 + 90° turn | |
| Steering Wheel to Steering Column Bolt (1) | 30 + 90° turn | |
| Strut to Body Bolt, through MY 2008 | 20 | |
| Strut to Mounting Bracket Bolt, through MY 2008 | 20 | |
| Subframe to Body Bolt (1) | 70 + 90° turn | |
| Tie Rod to Steering Gear | 100 | |
| Tie Rod End to Tie Rod Nut | 50 | |
| Tie Rod End to Wheel Bearing Housing Nut (1) | M12 x 1.5 | 20 + 90° turn |
| (1) Always replace after removal. | ||
| (1) | Always replace after removal. |
- If the steering angle sensor -G85- was removed or replaced.
- After removing or replacing steering column.
- After removing or replacing steering lock housing with steering column switches.
- After removing or replacing steering gear.
- If the steering wheel was offset.
Visual Check
Check whether parts of steering column indicate damage.
Functional Check
Check whether steering column can be turned without catching or difficulty of movement.
Check that the steering column can be adjusted with respect to height and reach.
Visual Check
Check whether parts of steering column indicate damage.
Functional Check
Check whether steering column can be turned without catching or difficulty of movement.
Check that the steering column can be adjusted with respect to height and reach.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
Removing
Remove driver side airbag unit. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Disconnect spiral spring connector -1, 2-.
Scheme 1
Turn steering wheel into center position (wheels in straight ahead position).
Remove bolt -3- and pull steering wheel off steering column.
Installing
Place the steering wheel on the steering column.
Center markings for steering wheel and steering column -arrows- must align.
Guide connector terminal for steering angle sensor -G85- into provided opening in steering wheel base.
Connect connector -1- to connector terminal -2- of steering angle sensor.
Secure steering wheel with bolt -3-.
Tightening Specification
| Component | Tightening specification |
|---|---|
| Steering wheel to steering column Always replace bolt | 30 Nm + 90° turn |
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B
Tightening Specifications
| Component | Tightening specification |
|---|---|
| Strut to mounting bracket | 20 Nm |
| Strut to body | 20 Nm |
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
- Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
- Ball joint puller 3287 A
- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051
| Component | Tightening specification |
|---|---|
| Subframe to body Use new bolts | 70 Nm + 90° turn |
| Stabilizer bar to subframe Use new bolts | 20 Nm + 90° turn |
| Stabilizer bar to connecting link Use new nut Counterhold at joint pin inner multi-point fitting | 65 Nm |
| Ball joint to steel control arm Use new nuts | 60 Nm |
| Ball joint to sheet steel or aluminum control arm Use new nuts | 100 Nm |
| Shield to subframe M6 bolt is self-tapping | 6 Nm |
| Steering gear to subframe Use new bolts Always replace the clamp. | 50 Nm + 90° turn |
| Universal joint to steering gear Use a new bolt | 30 Nm |
| Shield to steering gear M6 bolt is self-tapping | 6 Nm |
| Tie rod end to wheel bearing housing Use new nut | 20 Nm + 90° turn |
| Exhaust system bracket to subframe, refer to [For engine(s) BUB] Description and Operation , or [For engine(s) BPY] Description and Operation . or [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] Description and Operation . | |
Tightening Specification, Pendulum Support to the Transmission
| CAUTION | From MY 2008, Heli-Coil inserts are installed in the threads for the pendulum support threaded connection in the 02Q manual transmissions. Difference, refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) BPY, BUB, CCTA, CBFA] Description and Operation . On these and all other transmissions, use strength class 10.9 bolts. If, in the 02Q manual transmissions, there is not Heli-Coil insert, then use 8.8 strength class bolts and the appropriate tightening specification. |
| Bolt | Tightening specification |
|---|---|
| M10 x 35 strength class 8.8: Use a new bolt | 40 Nm + 90° turn |
| M10 x 35 strength class 10.9: Use a new bolt | 50 Nm + 90° turn |
| M10 x 75 strength class 8.8: Use a new bolt | 40 Nm + 90° turn |
| M10 x 75 strength class 10.9: Use a new bolt | 50 Nm + 90° turn |
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
- Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
- Ball joint puller 3287 A
- Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051
| Component | Tightening specification |
|---|---|
| Subframe to body Use new bolts | 70 Nm + 90° turn |
| Stabilizer bar to subframe Use new bolts | 20 Nm + 90° turn |
| Stabilizer bar to connecting link Use new nut Counterhold at joint pin inner multi-point fitting | 65 Nm |
| Ball joint to steel control arm Use new nuts | 60 Nm |
| Ball joint to sheet steel or aluminum control arm Use new nuts | 100 Nm |
| Shield to subframe M6 bolt is self-tapping | 6 Nm |
| Steering gear to subframe Use new bolts | 50 Nm + 90° turn |
| Universal joint to steering gear Use a new bolt | 30 Nm |
| Shield to steering gear M6 bolt is self-tapping | 6 Nm |
| Tie rod end to wheel bearing housing Use new nut | 20 Nm + 90° turn |
| Exhaust system bracket to subframe, refer to [For engine(s) BUB] Description and Operation , or [For engine(s) BPY] Description and Operation , or [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] Description and Operation . | |
| Bolt | Tightening specification |
|---|---|
| M10 x 35 Use a new bolt | 50 Nm + 90° turn |
| M10 x 75 Use a new bolt | 50 Nm + 90° turn |