Standard Steering Column Torque Specifications; Tilt Steering Column Torque Specifications - Jeep 1987 Wrangler Workshop Manual

STEERING AND FRONT AXLE
SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD STEERING COLUMN TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Component
Service Set-To Torque Service Recheck Torque
Ignition Switch-to-Column
Screws
4 N-m (35 in-lbs)
Column Mounting Bracket-to-
instrument Panel Bolts
30 N-m (22 ft-lbs) 25-35 N-m (18 26 ft-lbs)
Toe Plate-to-Dash Panel Bolts 14 N-m (10 ft-lbs)
Intermediate Shaft-to-
Steering Shaft Bolt 45 N-m (33 ft-lbs) 35-55 N-m (25-40 ft-lbs)
Steering Wheel Nut
34 N-m (25 ft-lbs) 30-38 N-m (22-28 ft-lbs)
Column Bracket-to-Column
Bolts
28 N-m (21 ft-lbs) 20-40 N-m (15-30 ft-lbs)
Lock Cylinder Retaining
Screw 4.5 N-m (40 in-lbs)
Housing-to-Jacket Screws
3.9 N-m (35 in-lbs)
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TILT STEERING COLUMN TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Component
Service Set To Torque Service Recheck Torque
Column Mounting Bracket-to-
instrument Panel 30 N-m (22 ft-lbs) 25-35 N-m (18-26 ft-lbs)
Toe Plate-to-Dash Panel
Screws 14 N-m (10 ft-lbs)
Intermediate Shaft-to-
Steering Shaft Bolt 45 N-m (33 ft-lbs) 35-55 N-m (25-40 ft-lbs)
Lock Cylinder Retaining
Screw 2.5 N-m (22 in-lbs)
Toe Plate Upper/Lower
Attaching Screws 8 N-m (6 ft-lbs) 6-10 N-m (4-7 ft-lbs)
Upper Housing-to-Jacket
Screws 11 N-m (100 in-lbs)
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