Torque Specifications - Steering

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Gap Hider - Steering Column - Upper (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) that attach the upper gap hider to the steering column
1.2 Nm (.9 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 6 in locking extension
Reuse
Nuts (x2) that attach the upper gap hider to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
  • 13 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Steering Column (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the steering column intermediate shaft to the steering gear input shaft
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Steering Rack (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the electric steering column
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Jamb nuts to the LH and the RH outer tie rod ends
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Combination wrench 12pt 21mm
  • Combination wrench 12pt 14mm
  • Wheel Alignment Torque Wrench Kit
Reuse
Nuts that attach the LH and the RH front tie rod ends to the LH and the RH front suspension knuckles
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 1/2in Dr Impact
  • 22 mm deep socket
  • 1/2 in to 3/4 in adapter - 1717365-00-A
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Outer bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 11 in extension
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Inner bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
  • 18 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the steering wheel to the steering column
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 3 in extension
  • 10 mm hex socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench (for installation only)
Replace The bolt is patched
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Switch - Steering Wheel - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x3) securing triple camera fan
0.12 Nm (1 lbs-in)
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Switch - Steering Wheel - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the LH steering wheel switch to the steering wheel
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T8 bit
Reuse
Screws (x3) that attach the LH steering wheel switch to the steering wheel
1.2 Nm (.9 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • Torx T10 socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Shroud - Steering Column - Lower (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the lower gap hider to the steering column
1.4 Nm (1.0 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Cover - Lower Spoke - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Airbag bracket bolts (x4) at the steering wheel
3.7 Nm (2.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Screws (x2) that attach the lower spoke cover to the front of the steering wheel
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • Torx T8 bit
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the lower spoke cover to the back of the steering wheel
3.7 Nm (2.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Harness - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the harness to the steering wheel
3.7 Nm (2.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • 4 in extension
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Torque Wrench 1/4in Dr Hexagon - 1060071-00-A
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Steering Rack (Dual Motor) (RHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the electric steering column
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Jamb nuts (x2) to the LH and the RH outer tie rod ends
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Combination wrench 12pt 21mm
  • Combination wrench 12pt 14mm
  • Wheel Alignment Torque Wrench Kit
Reuse
Nuts (x2) that attach the LH and the RH front tie rod ends to the LH and the RH front suspension knuckles
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 1/2in Dr Impact
  • 22 mm deep socket
  • 1/2 in to 3/4 in adapter - 1717365-00-A
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
The outer bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 11 in extension
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
The inner bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
  • 18 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Steering Column (RHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the electric steering column
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 12. Torque Specifications:
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the tie rod to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 22 mm socket
  • 10 mm 12pt combination wrench
Replace 1109263-00-B
Jamb nut at the LH tie rod end
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm 12pt combination wrench
Reuse