Steering Gear

GENERAL
Type Recirculating Ball, Torsion Bar
Ratio 14:1
Worm Bearing Preload, Max. 11 Nm (8 inch lbs.)
Total Meshload Over Worm Bearing Preload 0.45-1.00 Nm (4-9 inch lbs.)
Gear Meshload 1.47-2.49 Nm (13-22 inch lbs.)

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Ball Return Guide Clamp 5-7 Nm (45-61 inch lbs.)
Retaining Bolts (To Vehicle) 66-90 Nm (49-66 ft. lbs.)
Sector Shaft Cover Bolts 61-75 Nm (45-55 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Bolts 40-60 Nm (30-44 ft. lbs.)
Worm Bearing Race
Retaining Nut [1] 75-120 Nm (56-88 ft. lbs.)
Race Nut Setscrew 1-2 Nm (9-17 inch lbs.)

[1] Specified torque, because the length of the tool required to torque the nut will affect the reading on the torque wrench. The torque reading should be computed using the length of the torque wrench and the nominal specified torque. Refer to Assembly procedure.