Suspension, Wheels,
Brakes, Steering
Audi TT Quick Reference Specification Book • May 2009
93
Steering Column – Tightening Torques
Component
Thread
nm
Strut to bracket
M8 x 100
20
Mounting bracket to strut
M8 x 20
25
Steering column to bracket
M8 x 35
20
Strut to body
M8 x 48
25
Instrument panel bracket nut (always
replace)
20
Instrument panel bracket screws
9
Lower brace screws
20
Left center section bracket screws
9
Left support screws
9
Right center section bracket screws
9
Right support screws
9
Intermediate plate screws
9
Driver’s side instrument panel cover
mounting bracket screws
3
Universal joint to steering gear
M8 x 32
20 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Lower steering column trim to steering
column switch module
3.5
Steering wheel on steering column
50
Handle to steering column adjustment
clamping lever
3.5
Steering column electronic systems
control module J527 to steering
column switch module
0.4
Steering Gear – Tightening Torques
Component
Thread
nm
To subframe
M10 x 76
50 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
To shielding plate
M6 self-tapping
6
Tie rod end to wheel bearing housing
M12 x 1.5
20 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Tie rod end to tie rod
M16 x 1.5
55
Tie rod to steering rack
M16 x 1.5
100