Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Tightening torques

Section 6 - Steering

Section 6 - Steering
Section 6B - Steering Wheel and Column
NOTE:
For fastener(s) with * (asterisk) below, refer to the specified procedure in “Repair Instructions”.
Fastening part Tightening torque Note
N·m kgf-m lbf-ft
Steering shaft nut 33 3.4 24.5 icon  
Steering column lower nut 14 1.4 10.5 icon  
Steering column upper nut 14 1.4 10.5 icon  
Harness bracket bolt 5.5 0.56 4.0 icon  
Steering lower shaft joint bolt (pinion shaft side) 35 3.6 26.0 icon  
Steering lower shaft joint bolt (steering column side) 35 3.6 26.0 icon  
Tie-rod end nut 45 4.6 33.5 icon  
Tie-rod end lock nut 45 4.6 33.5 icon  
Steering gear case bolt 80 8.2 59.0 icon  
Tie-rod 88 9.0 65.0 icon  
Rack damper screw* Tighten 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.5 lbf-ft) → 0 N·m (0 kgf-m, 0 lbf-ft) → 8 N·m (0.82 kgf-m, 6.0 lbf-ft) → –9° icon  
Rack damper screw lock nut 55 5.6 40.5 icon  
Reference:
For the tightening torques of fasteners not specified in this page, refer to: