Steering wheel swap

vadim · 11-25-2007, 04:22 AM

Does any one know the torque settings for all the screws involved in the steering wheel swap?

TIA.

vadim · 11-26-2007, 12:52 AM

I can't believe it... So much DIY stuff here, so many people doing their own wrenching - and noone cares for correct torque settings? This is plain wrong. Wrong torque, and you are up for trouble - from parts falling off to cracked alloy rims to warped rotors to fasteners stripped or snapped. Anyone have any info on where to find proper information?

Strange thing - for my previous cars, MB and Volvo, this information was easily available and religiously followed by the DIY crowd. What gives here?

Josh49 · 11-26-2007, 09:28 AM

All bolts should be torqued per German Torque Spec: Goodandtight

I would think you could follow torque specs for standard unlubricated, stainless steel hardware and you would be fine..

mrbelk · 11-26-2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vadim

Does any one know the torque settings for all the screws involved in the steering wheel swap?

TIA.

The only screw/bolt where the torque really matters is the one that secures the wheel to the column, and it's on the order of 46 - 48 ft.lbs. The correct value is buried somewhere in the long DIY thread.

-MrB

HyperM3 · 11-26-2007, 11:31 AM

I never really "torqued" my wheel nut to spec. Just tightened it as much as I could by hand. Ive never had it come off in my hand yet.

zzinco79 · 11-26-2007, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbelk

The only screw/bolt where the torque really matters is the one that secures the wheel to the column, and it's on the order of 46 - 48 ft.lbs. The correct value is buried somewhere in the long DIY thread.

-MrB

I thought BMW use 85~90 ft.lbs. for the wheel lugs.

Josh49 · 11-26-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zzinco79

I thought BMW use 85~90 ft.lbs. for the wheel lugs.

Correct. He's talking about the steering wheel, not wheel/tire wheels..

vadim · 11-27-2007, 07:32 AM

Here is the correct setting, from BMW tech info site:

32 33 Steering Wheel
1AZ Steering wheel to steering column
E81, E82, E87, E90, E91, E92, E93 M14 62.5 Nm

62.5 Nm = 46 lb*ft

Case closed. Thanks for the replies!

nagge · 11-27-2007, 07:59 AM

Great info, just ordered my M3 wheel today

blau iii · 05-31-2018, 11:59 AM

should any locktite be used on the steering wheel bolt?

n2siast · 06-01-2018, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blau iii

should any locktite be used on the steering wheel bolt?

I've swapped numerous steering wheels on numerous occasions, but never used loctite or any torquing and never had an issue.

blau iii · 06-01-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by n2siast

I've swapped numerous steering wheels on numerous occasions, but never used loctite or any torquing and never had an issue.

awesome, thanks!

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vadim Lieutenant 15 Rep 445 Posts Drives: Tesla Model Y Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Here is the correct setting, from BMW tech info site: 32 33 Steering Wheel 1AZ Steering wheel to steering column E81, E82, E87, E90, E91, E92, E93 M14 62.5 Nm 62.5 Nm = 46 lb*ft Case closed. Thanks for the replies!
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