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Torque for a steering related bolt needed

kivnul

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Greetings all. Yesterday I was driving around and started hearing a popping sound when transitioning steering from left to right. Very apparent when parked. Jacked up the car and I had the bolt that holds the drivers side steering to the sub-frame sticking up about 1". I cranked it down (did not seem stripped or anything) but I do not have the torque. I lost my shop manual somewhere. Anyone know the torque?

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I think I found my own answer, 90NM. If I am looking at the right thing.

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Yes, you are looking at the right thing. According to my 2018 FiST manual, 66 lb.ft or 90 Nm. My manual also notes that the bolts are one-time use and should be discarded if removed and replaced.

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Seems like something to look for at next inspection/oil-change.

That implies that they're TTY bolts... which means there's the possibility that the next time they'll snap when torqued loose or later after being torqued down.
 


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Thanks for the information/confirmation. What is funny is the 14' service manual I have I do not think has the little trash can on it for those bolts. Wonder if there are other differences between the years. I am going to order a extra bolt from Tasca. I cannot get a long torque wrench on it. (manual has you disassembling the subframe to get to it). Picked up a torque adapter from Harbor Freight to put on a regular wrench to see what torque I can put on it.

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