steering

Steering Column Torque Specs

for 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 C218 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278 · RWD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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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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Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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Rack Bolts

Critical

94 lb-ft · 127 Nm

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Rack Mounting 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 End Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

50 lb-ft · 68 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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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 C218

12 fasteners