Steering Gear: Specifications

OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type XR50 (QSC) Recirculating Ball
Ratio 14:1
Steering Gear Turns (Stop-To-Stop) 3.4
Max. 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 (Inspection Purposes Only) 0.23-0.80 Nm (2-7 inch lbs.)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Ball Guide Clamp Bolts 5-7 Nm (45-62 inch lbs.)
Mesh Load Adjuster Lock Nut 26.3-35 Nm (19.3-25.7 ft. lbs.)
Power Steering Gear Race Nut 75-122 Nm (55-90 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Allen Head Race Lock Nut 1.7-2.8 Nm (15-24.9 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear Bolts 68-92 Nm (50-67 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Bolts 40-60 Nm (30-44 ft. lbs.)