Steering Gear

WORM-SHAFT BEARING:
Preload 0.45 - 1.13 Nm (4 - 10 inch lbs.)

PITMAN SHAFT OVERCENTER DRAG:
New Gear (Under 400 Miles) 0.45 - 0.90 Nm (4 - 8 inch lbs.)+preload
Used Gear (Over 400 Miles) 0.5 - 0.6 Nm (4 - 5 inch lbs.)+preload

TIGHTENING TORQUES:
Mounting Bolts 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Cap Locknut 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Screw Locknut 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Nut 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.)
Rack Piston Plug 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolts 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Return Guide Clamp Bolts 5 Nm (4 ft. lbs.)