Steering column

2021 BMW i3 Range ExtenderSECTION Steering column
32 31 STEERING COLUMN - TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

Type Thread Tightening specifications Dimension
1AZ Steering column to support I01 M8 21 Nm
2AZ Universal joint to steering box I01 M10 Recut screw thread.
Replace clamping bolt
No retorque permitted!
28 Nm
3AZ Steering shaft to universal joint I01 M10 Recut screw thread.
Replace clamping bolt
No retorque permitted!
28 Nm
4AZ Steering shaft to steering column I01 M8 Recut screw thread.
Replace clamping bolt
No retorque permitted!
24 Nm
RENDER: 1.0x

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