GENERAL TIGHTENING TORQUE
See the table below to find the tightening torques for components not included in the summary.
Note. Screws coated with a locking fluid or self-locking nuts must be replaced with new when reinstalled.
Nuts and screws which are not self locking can be reused provided that they are in good condition.
| Applies to screwed joint with strength class 8.8. | |
|---|---|
| Thread | Tightening torque (Nm) |
| M5 | 5 |
| M6 | 10 |
| M7 | 17 |
| M8 | 24 |
| M10 | 50 |
| M12 | 80 |
| M14 | 130 |
General Tightening Torque Specifications
SUMMARY OF TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR SPECIFIC COMPONENTS
Note. Screws coated with locking fluid or sealant must be replaced with new when reinstalled.
Always use new screws and nuts when angle tightening. Any exceptions to this rule will be indicated in the method.
Angle-tightening in tight spaces. See, see SCREWED JOINT, TORQUE/ANGLE TIGHTENING .
| Screw for drive shaft/front wheel hub | 35 Nm 90° |
|---|---|
| Wheel spindle in MacPherson strut | 90 Nm |
| Rear subframe in body | 120 Nm |
| Ball joint in wheel spindle | 70 Nm |
| Lock nut, inner steering joint against inner steering joint | 63 Nm |
| Longitudinal stay in body | 120 Nm |
| Control arm front in the sub-frame rear mounting | 60Nm+90° Degrees |
| Control arm front in the sub-frame front mounting | 175 Nm. |
| Lower link arm in subframe | 90 Nm |
| Lower link arm in longitudinal stay | 115 Nm |
| Steering wheel lock in steering column | 12 Nm |
| Cross stay in subframe | 115 Nm |
| Cross stay in longitudinal stay | 115 Nm |
| Outer steering joint in wheel spindle | 50 Nm |
| Delivery line to steering gear | 18 Nm |
| Delivery line to power steering pump | 30 Nm |
| Upper link arm in subframe | 115 Nm |
| Upper link arm in longitudinal stay | 115 Nm |
| Steering column - steering gear (steering shaft joint) | 25 Nm |
| Screw for steering wheel - steering column (center screw) | 65 Nm |