Steering Wheel Nut Torque
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 12:09 am
Does anyone have a definitive answer as to how tight to do the nut that holds the steering wheel on the column? Yes, I know ideally one will want to avoid that nut coming loose. However, normally it is possible to find an online consensus on the matter of torque wrench settings for common fastenings. I have honestly found all the suggestions below.
20Nm / 15lbf ft
30Nm then an extra 90° (quarter turn)
40 Nm / 30lbf ft
50Nm / 37lbf ft
The tightest of these is more than twice the loosest. The 50Nm is what is quoted in the Haynes manual; but then that isn’t always right.
I’ve currently done mine up to 20Nm which will do until I decide whether it needs to be moved a spline either way to straighten the wheel. To be honest this felt about right. I wonder whether to go for the lower end of this spectrum and use some Loctite.
Thoughts welcome. Thank you.
20Nm / 15lbf ft
30Nm then an extra 90° (quarter turn)
40 Nm / 30lbf ft
50Nm / 37lbf ft
The tightest of these is more than twice the loosest. The 50Nm is what is quoted in the Haynes manual; but then that isn’t always right.
I’ve currently done mine up to 20Nm which will do until I decide whether it needs to be moved a spline either way to straighten the wheel. To be honest this felt about right. I wonder whether to go for the lower end of this spectrum and use some Loctite.
Thoughts welcome. Thank you.