Audi TT Platform 2009 - Steering Column - Tightening Torques; Steering Gear - Tightening Torques

Suspension, Wheels,
Brakes, Steering
Audi TT Quick Reference Specication Book • May 2009 93
Steering Column – Tightening Torques
Component Thread Nm
Strut to bracket M8 x 100 20
Mounting bracket to strut M8 x 20 25
Steering column to bracket M8 x 35 20
Strut to body M8 x 48 25
Instrument panel bracket nut (always
replace)
20
Instrument panel bracket screws 9
Lower brace screws 20
Left center section bracket screws 9
Left support screws 9
Right center section bracket screws 9
Right support screws 9
Intermediate plate screws 9
Driver’s side instrument panel cover
mounting bracket screws
3
Universal joint to steering gear M8 x 32 20 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Lower steering column trim to steering
column switch module
3.5
Steering wheel on steering column 50
Handle to steering column adjustment
clamping lever
3.5
Steering column electronic systems
control module J527 to steering
column switch module
0.4
Steering Gear – Tightening Torques
Component Thread Nm
To subframe M10 x 76 50 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
To shielding plate M6 self-tapping 6
Tie rod end to wheel bearing housing M12 x 1.5 20 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Tie rod end to tie rod M16 x 1.5 55
Tie rod to steering rack M16 x 1.5 100