Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Steering Gear

Steering Gear Type Recirculating Ball
Gear Code & Ratio HF 14:1
Worm Shaft Bearing Preaload 4-10 in. lbs.
Pitman Shaft Overcenter Drag (Gear under 400 miles) 4-8 in. lbs. + Worm Shaft Preload
Pitman Shaft Overcenter Drag (Gear over 400 miles) 4-5 in. lbs. + Worm Shaft Preload
Power Steering Gear Adjustment Cap Locknut 80 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Adjustment Screw Locknut 20 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Gear to Bracket bolts 105 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Bracket to Frame 100 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Nut 185 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Rack Piston Plug 75 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Side Cover Bolts 45 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Pressure Line 25 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Return Line 25 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Return Guide Clamp Bolt 4 ft. lbs.