Steering Gear

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Steering Gear Type PR26K

DIMENSIONS
Rack Stroke 66 mm (2.60 inch)

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

Pinion Gear Preload [1]:
Within ±100° From The Neutral Position:
Average Rotating Torque 0.78 - 1.47 Nm (6.9 - 13.0 inch lbs.)
Maximum Torque Deviation 0.4 Nm (3.5 inch lbs.)
Except For Above Measuring Range:
Maximum Rotating Torque 2.1 Nm (18 inch lbs.)
Maximum Force Deviation 0.6 Nm (5.2 inch lbs.)
Rack Sliding Force [2] 186 - 284 N (42 - 64 lbs.)
Steering Overall Gear Ratio 17.2
Turns Of Steering Wheel (Lock To Lock) 2.83

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Tightening Sequence:

Mounting Bolt/Nut 73 - 97 Nm (54 - 72 ft. lbs.)
Power Steering Line Flare Nut:
Low Pressure 29 - 39 Nm (20 - 29 ft. lbs.)
High Pressure 15 - 25 Nm (11 - 18 ft. lbs.)
Lines to Gear Assembly 10 - 16 Nm (87 - 139 in. lbs.)

[1]: Without gear fluid.
[2]: Under normal operating oil pressure.