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Steering Gear

Steering Gear Type Recirculating Ball
Gear Ratio RHD 14:1 To 1 (: 1)
LHD 14:1 To 1 (: 1)
Worm Shaft Bearing Preload 4 - 10 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Pitman Shaft Overcenter Drag New Gear (under 400 miles) 4 - 8 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Plus Meaaured Worm Shaft Preload
Used Gear (over 400 miles) 4 - 5 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Plus measured Worm Shaft Preload
Power Steering Gear Tightening Specifications Adjustment Cap Locknut 80 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Adjustment Screw Locknut 36 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Gear to Frame Bolts 70 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Pitman Shaft Nut 185 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Rack Piston Plug 75 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Side Cover Bolts 44 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Pressure Line 21 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Return Line 21 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Return Guide Clamp Bolt 43 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)