Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont'd)
Component
Steering column-to-steering gear bolt
Steering gear-to-subframe bolt
Steering wheel-to-steering column bolt
Subframe-to-body bolt
Tie rod-to-steering gear
Tie rod end-to-tie rod nut
Tie rod end-to-wheel bearing housing nut
Replace fastener(s).
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For bolt clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Steering Column.
2)
VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2012
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Fastener
size
M8 x 35
-
50 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
-
30 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
-
70 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
-
-
M12 x 1.5
20 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Nm
30
100
70
155