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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Flexible Coupling (Allen Bolt) 18 (24)
Steering Shaft Coupling Bolts
E320, E420 & E430 15 (20)
Except E320, E420 & E430 22 (30)
Steering Tube-To-Body Lower Nut
S320, S420, S500, SL320 & SL500 15 (20)
C230, C280, E320, E420 & E430 (2)
Steering Tube-To-Body Upper Bolts 15 (20)
Steering Wheel Hub Bolt 59 (80)
Steering Shaft Coupling Bolts 18 (24)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Air Bag Module Bolts 44 (5)
Column Support Mounting Bracket Bolts 84 (10)
(1) Torque specifications for these models are not available from manufacturer.
(2) Tighten nuts to 71 INCH lbs.(8 N.m).