Torque Specifications - Steering

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Horn - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the bright surround to the steering wheel
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 bit
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Rim - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the bright surround to the steering wheel
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 bit
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the steering wheel to the steering column
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Replace 1036655-00-A
Table 3. Torque Specifications: GUID-30172FD0-D1A5-4594-A995-251201C053EB.htmlSteering Column (RHD) (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
Replace
Nut that attaches the steering column to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Steering Controller (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x4) that attach the bright surround to the steering wheel, and then remove the surround
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • T20 socket
Reuse
Screws (x2) that attach the steering wheel controls ECU to the bright surround
0.9 Nm (8 lbs-in)
  • T10 Torx bit
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications:Steering Rack (Dual Motor) (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Inner bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Outer bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit bracket to the cooling fan assembly
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the tie rod end to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12pt combination wrench
  • 22 mm 12pt combination wrench
Replace
Jamb nut onto the outer tie rod end
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Combination 12pt 21 mm wrench
  • Wheel alignment torque wrench kit
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the electric steering column
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications:Steering Rack (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Inner bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Outer bolts (13 mm) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 11 in extension
Reuse
Outer bolts (15 mm) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit bracket to the cooling fan assembly
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the tie rod end to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12pt combination wrench
  • 22 mm 12pt combination wrench
Replace
Jamb nut onto the outer tie rod end
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Combination 12pt 21 mm wrench
  • Wheel alignment torque wrench kit
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the electric steering column
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Steering Wheel (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Steering wheel to steering column bolt
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm hex
Replace PN - 1036655-00-A
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Module - Steering Column Control (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Upper screws that attach the steering column lower shroud to steering column
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
Reuse
Lower screw that attaches steering column lower shroud to steering column
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the steering column control module to the steering column
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 5 mm hex ball end bit
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: All
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
Reuse
Nut that attaches the steering column to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Screws (x4) that attach the bright surround to the steering wheel
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • T20 socket
Reuse
Screws (x2) that attach the steering wheel controls ECU to the bright surround
0.9 Nm (8 lbs-in)
  • T10 Torx bit
Reuse
Inner bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Outer bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit bracket to the cooling fan assembly
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the tie rod end to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12pt combination wrench
  • 22 mm 12pt combination wrench
Replace
Jamb nut onto the outer tie rod end.
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Combination 12pt 21 mm wrench
  • Wheel alignment torque wrench kit
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the electric steering column
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Inner bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Outer bolts (13 mm) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Outer bolts (15 mm) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit bracket to the cooling fan assembly
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the tie rod end to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12pt combination wrench
  • 22 mm 12pt combination wrench
Replace
Jamb nut onto the outer tie rod end.
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Combination 12pt 21 mm wrench
  • Wheel alignment torque wrench kit
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the electric steering column
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Steering wheel to steering column bolt
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm hex
Reuse
Upper screws that attach the steering column lower shroud to steering column
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
Reuse
Lower screw that attaches steering column lower shroud to steering column
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the steering column control module to the steering column
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 5 mm hex ball end bit
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: GUID-9A1D2D1B-F4D4-4C65-90D1-5C70E54F5404.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the intermediate shaft assembly
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Replace
Bolts (x2) that attach the front support beam to the vehicle
48 Nm (35.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E14
Reuse
LH and RH bolts (x2) that attach the cooling fan module assembly to the front support beam
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • Universal Joint 1/4in
Reuse
Inner bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Universal Joint 3/8in
Reuse
Outer bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Spoke Cover - Steering Wheel - Lower (Remove and Replace) / Surround - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the bright surround to the steering wheel
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 bit
Reuse
Bolts that attach the LH/RH steering wheel switch/steering controller/lower spoke cover to the bright surround
0.9 Nm (8 lbs-in)
  • Torx T10 bit
Reuse