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Steering Gear

Worm Bearing Preload Checking 2-6 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Adjusting 5-6 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Over center Preload Checking 4-10 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Note: Minimum 2 inch Lbs. in excess of worm bearing preload.
Adjusting 9-11 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Note: Minimum 4 inch Lbs. in excess of worm bearing preload.