Steering Wheel Bolt Torque

[AP 997S]

I'm about to install a new steering wheel on my 997S and find the torque values for the 12 pt attachment bolt to be confusing to me. I searched various documents and forum threads and find a number of them state 37 ft lbs which seem like a lot to me.

Is 37 ft lbs correct?

Thanks for any help in advance.

[Loren]

That is correct - 37 ftlb.

[AP 997S]

As always Loren you are the 'go to guy'.

Thanks!

[Chad_Pgh]

That is correct - 37 ftlb.

When torquing down the bolt- do you need to hold the wheel or is it ok to apply pressure if column locks up? Wasn't sure if tightening the bolt affected this. Also, any idea what the torque spec is on the 4 torx screws that hold the airbag bracket on? Thanks!

[Loren]

Hold the wheel the column lock can be broken.

The airbag module Torx screws are 7.5 ftlb. - which is very little.

[Chad_Pgh]

Thanks for the tip! After the (-) battery terminal is disconnected, if I put the key in the ignition (and turn) I wonder if it prevent the wheel from locking up?