Location Thread I Tightening torque · Nm (ftlb.) :

Location Thread I Tightening torque Nm (ftlb.) : Steering (Unlisted values in Repair Group 48) Track rod (ballioint pin) on steering arm M12 x 1.5 75 (55) Universaljoint (steering shaft) on steering gear * M8 23 (17) Steering gear on cross member * * M lOx 1.5 65 (48) Wheel fastening Wheel to wheel hub * * * M14 x 1.5 130 (96) Replace fit bolt whenever it has been removed, Replacefastening screws whenever they have been removed. * * * Thinlygrease thread, shank and under head (between screw head bearing surface and spherical cap ring) of the wheel bolts with OptimolyTA (aluminiumpaste). Do not grease bearing surface of the spherical cap facing the wheel. If heavilycontaminated,clean bolts first with a lint-freecloth. 40 -4 40 Tightening torques for front axle 996401 Printed in Germany -39, 2000