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Steering Column Torque Specs

for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300D 3.0L I6 Diesel OM603 · RWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Ignition Switch Bolts

Critical

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4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Pinch Bolt

Critical

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22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Rack Bolts

Critical

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

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Steering Column Bolts

Critical

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22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Tie Rod Nut

Critical

42 lb-ft · 57 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

105 lb-ft · 142 Nm

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