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2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 R129

5.0L V8 M113•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor564 Torque3716 Fluid7 DTC675 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

steering

Steering Wheel Torque Specs

for 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 R129 5.0L V8 M113 · RWD

Units

7 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Airbag Module Bolts

Critical

Torx - usually T30 | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Cover Screws

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Rack Bolts

Critical

94 lb-ft · 127 Nm

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Steering Wheel Nut

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

40 lb-ft · 54 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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