Make sure all thread bores, bolts,
nuts, splines and mating surfaces
are clean. Use anti-seize paste on
inner tie rod threads.
Use new self-locking nuts wherever
applicable.
Use keyed components to
reassemble steering column flexible
joint to steering rack shaft. Make
sure wheels are straight ahead.
Use new sealing rings on banjo
fittings. Do not over-torque banjo
bolts.
Use tie rod measurement previously
made (measurement
A
) to
temporarily set toe.
Fill and bleed power steering
system as described earlier.
Have car professionally aligned.
Tightening torques
Outer tie rod end to
steering arm
replace self-locking
nut
65 Nm (48 ft-lb)
Outer tie rod end
lock nut
45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
Steering column
flexible joint to
steering rack shaft
22 Nm (16 ft-lb)
Steering rack to subframe
M10 bolt
42 Nm (32 ft-lb)
Steering fluid lines
Steering and Wheel Alignment
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