Steering Gear

GEAR CODE & RATIO:
WU 17.5:1
JM / JN 14:1

WORM-SHAFT BEARING:
Preload 0.56 - 1.36 Nm (4.9 - 12 inch lbs.)

PITMAN SHAFT OVERCENTER DRAG:
New (Under 400 Miles) 0.40 - 0.70 Nm (3 - 7 inch lbs.) + preload

TIGHTENING TORQUES:
Mounting Bolts 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Cap Locknut 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Screw Locknut 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Nut 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.)
Rack Piston Plug 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolts 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Return Guide Clamp Bolts 4.8 Nm (43 inch lbs.)