Torque Specifications - Steering

Table 1. 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
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Nut that attaches the steering column to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 2. 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
5.4 Nm (4.0 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 3. 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
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Outer bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 11 in extension
Reuse
Outer bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit bracket to the cooling fan assembly
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
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
  • 3 in extension
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 4. 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
  • 6 in extension
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
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 11 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit bracket to the cooling fan assembly
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
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
  • 3 in extension
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 5. 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
  • 3/8 in std ratchet
  • 3/8 in flex head torque wrench (installation only)
  • 3 in extension
Replace PN - 1036655-00-A
Table 6. 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
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
    • Torx T20 bit, 70 mm
    • Wiha ¼ in bit holder adapter
    • Wiha torque setter
Reuse
Lower screw that attaches steering column lower shroud to steering column
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
    • Torx T20 bit, 70 mm
    • Wiha ¼ in bit holder adapter
    • Wiha torque setter
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
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 7. 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
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Nut that attaches the steering column to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Screws (x4) that attach the bright surround to the steering wheel, and then remove the surround
5.4 Nm (4.0 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
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Outer bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 11 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit bracket to the cooling fan assembly
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
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
  • 3 in extension
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
  • 6 in extension
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
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 11 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit bracket to the cooling fan assembly
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
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
  • 3 in extension
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
  • 3/8 in std ratchet
  • 3/8 in flex head torque wrench (installation only)
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Upper screws that attach the steering column lower shroud to steering column
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
    • Torx T20 bit, 70 mm
    • Wiha ¼ in bit holder adapter
    • Wiha torque setter
Reuse
Lower screw that attaches steering column lower shroud to steering column
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
    • Torx T20 bit, 70 mm
    • Wiha ¼ in bit holder adapter
    • Wiha torque setter
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
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 8. 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)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the front support beam to the vehicle
48 Nm (35.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E14
  • 3 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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
  • 6 in extension
  • Universal Joint 1/4in
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Inner bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 18 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Universal Joint 3/8in
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Outer bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse