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Steering Gear

STEERING GEAR SPECIFICATIONS
Model All
Thrust Bearing Preload, Inch Lbs. 5-8
Over-Center Preload, Inch Lbs. [01] 4-10
Total Max. Preload, Inch Lbs. [02] 16

[01] In excess of worm bearing preload.
[02] In steering gear high point range.

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Component Ft. Lbs.

Adjuster Plug Nut 85
Adjuster Screw Jam Nut 22
Coupling Shield Retaining Screw [01] 50
Intershaft Lower Clamp Bolt 30
Pitman Shaft Nut 185
Side Cover Bolts 32
Steering Gear To Frame Bolts 55

[01] Inch lbs.