Tightening Torque Specifications

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Tightening Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Fastening part Tightening torque Note
N.m kgf-m lbf-ft
Steering shaft nut 33 3.3 24.0 Β 
Steering column mounting nut No. 1 14 1.4 10.5 Β 
Steering column mounting nut No. 2 14 1.4 10.5 Β 
Steering lower shaft assembly upper joint bolt 25 2.5 18.5 9T strength bolt
Steering lower shaft assembly upper joint bolt 35 3.5 25.5 11T strength bolt
Steering lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt 25 2.5 18.5 9T strength bolt
Steering lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt 35 3.5 25.5 11T strength bolt
NOTE: The specified tightening torque is described in the following.
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN COMPONENTSΒ 

Reference:Β 

For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to FASTENERS INFORMATION .

RENDER: 1.0x

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