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Steering wheel Nut Torque Setting

Started by Obey 1 , Jan 24 2008 04:56 PM

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#1 Obey 1

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Posted 24 January 2008 - 04:56 PM

Hi All...
I have just changed over my steering wheel on my LX and was wondering if someone would be good enough to let me know what Torque setting I should tighten the Nut to.
The manual tells me to tighten to the correct setting but fails to Tell me what it is???
Thanks in Advance
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#2 surfmaster

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Posted 24 January 2008 - 06:23 PM

Just do it up bloody tight and make sure the tin locking nut is on as well. If it is tight it won't work loose.

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#3 _Herne_

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Posted 24 January 2008 - 06:36 PM

hahhaa ^^^^^ beaten to it, I was about to suggest FT as the torque setting.

FT = F&&^%$# Tight

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#4 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 24 January 2008 - 06:52 PM

Hold the steering wheel while you do it, don't use the steering lock, as you'll crack the outer column.

GMH LH Manual
Steering Wheel Nut 14-16 ft lb or 19-22Nm
Steering Wheel lock nut - finger tight plus 1/4 to 1/3 turn

It doesn't need to be that tight, due to the splined steering column end.

Edited by Yella SLuR, 24 January 2008 - 06:53 PM.

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#5 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 24 January 2008 - 07:08 PM

If your not used to the manuals, the torque settings and specifications are usually at the end of the chapter.

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#6 _uca9x_

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Posted 24 January 2008 - 07:15 PM

my mate would say tighten until it strips or brakes..then back it off half a turn.

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#7 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 24 January 2008 - 07:19 PM

^ people like that wreck cars.

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#8 _uca9x_

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Posted 24 January 2008 - 07:21 PM

yes my mate has wrecked quite a few.

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#9 _rorym_

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Posted 24 January 2008 - 07:29 PM

I think that was a joke Yella?
R

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#10 Obey 1

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Posted 24 January 2008 - 07:47 PM

Thankyou Yella SLur and all who responded.
Have now tightened as per advice FT and 20Nm.
By the way Yella , found in the Manual right at the front of the steering section !!
I swear it wasn't there the other 2 times I looked !! :fool:

I think it's called being
(LAZY) as I read the book!!
Cheers
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#11 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 24 January 2008 - 09:23 PM

^ you were just adjusting to the operating conditions. Takes a bit to get used to. At least you have a manual, many don't.

Rory, I don't think it was. So many cars where things are done up way too tight. Case in point ---> door sill trim self tappers.

Edited by Yella SLuR, 24 January 2008 - 09:23 PM.