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 T25 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: Module - Steering Column Control (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the steering column control module to the steering column
2.4 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Steering Column (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x6) that attach the lower LH side and the lower center of the IP (instrument panel) carrier to the cross car beam
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Screws (x4) that attach the steering column shroud and the upper gap hider to the steering column
1.2 Nm (.9 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the steering column to the steering gear assembly
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
Replace 1111523-00-A
Nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Steering Gear (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
Replace 1111523-00-A
Jamb nut to the LH outer tie rod end
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Combination wrench 12pt 21mm
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 1109263-00-B
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
LH and RH bolts (x2) that attach the bottom of the condenser fan module to the ankle catcher
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
Reuse
Table 5. 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 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: Gap Hider - 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: 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 9. 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
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 10. 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
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Table 11. 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
Table 12. Torque Specifications:
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Airbag bracket bolts (x4) at the steering wheel
3.7 Nm (2.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
Reuse
Screws (x2) that attach the lower spoke cover to the front of the steering wheel
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T8 bit
Reuse
Screws (x3) that attach the lower spoke cover to the bottom of the steering wheel
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T8 bit
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the lower spoke cover to the back of the steering wheel
3.7 Nm (2.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse