Torque Specifications - Steering

Table 1. Torque Specifications: STEERING WHEEL (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the steering wheel to the steering column
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm hex
Replace 1036655-00-A
Table 2. Torque Specifications: TIE ROD OUTER - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Jamb nut at the LH tie rod outer assembly
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm 12pt combination wrench
Reuse
Nut that attach the LH tie rod outer assembly to LH front knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 22 mm deep socket
Replace 1109263-00-A
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Steering Wheel - Horn (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the steering wheel horn to the steering wheel
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 5 mm hex
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE (Remove and Install)
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 bit
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) that attach the steering column lower shroud to the steering column
1.35 Nm (1.0 lbs-ft)
  • 1450424-00-A - SET, 1/2" CUT BIT. (78 PCS DOUBLE END MINI RATCHET)
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: STEERING WHEEL SWITCH - LEFT HAND (Remove and Install) and Steering Wheel Switch Bezel Surround (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x4) that attach the steering wheel lower trim to the steering wheel
1.4 Nm (1.0 lbs-ft)
  • 1450424-00-A - SET, 1/2" CUT BIT. (78 PCS DOUBLE END MINI RATCHET)
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Screws (x2) that attach the steering wheel housing to the steering wheel
1.4 Nm (1.0 lbs-ft)
  • 1450424-00-A - SET, 1/2" CUT BIT. (78 PCS DOUBLE END MINI RATCHET)
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Screws (x4) that attach the steering wheel housing to the steering wheel
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • 1450424-00-A - SET, 1/2" CUT BIT. (78 PCS DOUBLE END MINI RATCHET)
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Screws that attach the steering wheel switch to the steering wheel.
0.8 Nm (7 lbs-in)
  • 1450424-00-A - SET, 1/2" CUT BIT. (78 PCS DOUBLE END MINI RATCHET)
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: STEERING GEAR - LEFT HAND DRIVE (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan
46.5 Nm (34.3 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP14
Reuse
Bolt that attach the steering column to the steering gear assembly
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
Replace 1111523-00-A
Inner bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Outer bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING COLUMN UPPER GAP HIDER (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (X2) secure steering column upper gap hider onto steering column
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 bit
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN - LEFT HAND DRIVE (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt securing steering gear assembly to electric steering column
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Nuts (X4) securing steering column to cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • 3/8 inch ratchet with rotary disc changeover RTCH-REV-3/8IN-72TEETH-L175MM ZEBRA
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse