Manual Steering Gear Tightening Specifications
STEERING GEAR SPECIFICATIONSModel 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.
Center Link To Pitman Arm Castle Nut 37
Idler Arm Locknut 55
Idler Arm To Center Link Castle Nut 37
Steering Gear Mounting Bolts 63
Steering Lower Shaft Nut 18
Tie Rod End Castle Nut 33
Tie Rod End Locknut 48