Steering Gear: Specifications

OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type XR50 (QSC) Recirculating Ball
Ratio 17:1
Steering Gear Turns (Stop-to-Stop) 4
Worm Bearing Preload (for Inspection
Purposes Only) 0.9 Nm (8 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear Meshload 1.4-1.8 Nm (12-16 inch lbs.)
Total Meshload Over Worm Bearing Preload Over
Ends (for Inspection Purposes Only) 0.23-0.80 Nm (2-7 inch lbs.)
Worm To Piston Preload (for Inspection
Purposes Only) 0.11-0.34 Nm (1-3 inch lbs.)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Steering Gear To Frame Bolts 69-92 Nm (51-68 ft. lbs.)
Sector Shaft Housing Bolts 61-75 Nm (45-55 ft. lbs.)
Meshload Adjuster Lock Nut 27-34 Nm (20-25 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing To Gear Bolts 48-67 Nm (35-49 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Bolt 40-60 Nm (30-44 ft. lbs.)
Race Retaining Nut 75-122 Nm (55-90 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Ball Return Guide
Clamp Bolts 5-7 Nm (45-62 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear Allen Head Race
Lock Nut 1.7-2.8 Nm (15-25 inch lbs.)