Steering Gear

GEAR CODE & RATIO:
BN 17.5:1
HF 16 - 13:1

WORM-SHAFT BEARING:
Preload 0.45 - 1.13 Nm (10 - 15 inch lbs.)

PITMAN SHAFT OVERCENTER DRAG:
New (Under 400 Miles) 0.45 - 0.90 Nm (6 - 10 inch lbs.) + preload
Used (Over 400 Miles) 0.5 - 0.6 Nm (4 - 5 inch lbs.) + preload

TIGHTENING TORQUES:
Mounting Bolts 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Cap Locknut 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Screw Locknut 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Nut 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.)
Rack Piston Plug 149 Nm (110 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolts 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Return Guide Clamp Bolts 5 Nm (48 inch lbs.)