Torque Specifications

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Front Axle Carrier To Engine Carrier 74 (100)
Hydraulic Line Connections To Vane Pump & Steering Gear
10 mm 9 (12)
14 mm 26 (35)
16 mm 30 (40)
18 mm 33 (45)
Cap Screw 27 (36)
Steering Gear To Front Axle Carrier 74 (100)
Tie Rod End Nut 59 (80)
Universal Joint/Coupling To Steering Gear/Steering Spindle
Aluminum Joint 21 (28)
Steel Joint 18 (24)
RENDER: 1.0x

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