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Steering Column Torque Specs

for 2001 Mercedes-Benz 500SL R129 5.0L V8 M119 · RWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Ignition Switch Bolts

Critical

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4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Pinch Bolt

Critical

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22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Rack Bolts

Critical

94 lb-ft · 127 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

50 lb-ft · 68 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

125 lb-ft · 169 Nm

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