2012 Dacia Sandero front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Brake hose	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Brake line	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper mounting support	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
Front axle brake disc	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Lower steering column joint	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Pressure line at steering gear	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering gear


At the subframe	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m


Track rod end on stub axle	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Track rod end on track rod	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreSuspension strut


On chassis	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m
On stub axle	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


At the gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Central nuts	206.52 lbf⋅ft206.52 lbf⋅ft280 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.


Stabiliser mounting at the axle control arm	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe


At the subframe	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
On chassis	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m


Support joint at the stub axle	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
Track control arm lower	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m

expand_moreTransverse control arm


At the subframe	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing


Central nuts	206.52 lbf⋅ft206.52 lbf⋅ft280 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Dacia Sandero user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Dacia warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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2012 Dacia Sandero generations

In 2012 Dacia offered 2 generations of the Sandero. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Second generation

M0 platform

5S#

2012 Dacia Sandero First generation Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2012 Dacia Sandero generations

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