Manual Steering Gear Tightenting Specifications

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Movement Of Gear Housing ±2 mm (±0.08 inch)
Pinion Gear Preload [2]:
Within ±100° From The Neutral Position:
Average Rotating Torque 0.7 - 1.2 Nm (6.1 - 10.4 inch lbs.)
Maximum Torque Deviation 0.3 Nm (2.6 inch lbs.)
Except For Above Measuring Range:
Maximum Rotating Torque 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.)
Maximum Force Deviation 0.5 Nm (4.3 inch lbs.)
Rack Sliding Force [1]:
Average 108 - 245 N (24 - 55 lbs.)
Maximum 294 N (66 lbs.)
Rack Stroke 69 - 71 mm (2.72 - 2.80 inch)
Returning Angle [3] Less Than 60°
Steering Gear Ratio 23.2
Turns Of Steering Wheel (Lock To Lock) 4.24 - 4.37

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Adjusting Lock Nut 39 - 59 Nm (29 - 43 ft. lbs.)
Mounting Clamps/Bolts 73 - 97 Nm (54 - 72 ft. lbs.)
Rear Cover Lock Nut 49 - 69 Nm (36 - 51 ft. lbs.)
Retainer Adjusting Screw:
Initial Tightening Torque 9.8 Nm (87 inch lbs.)

[1]: Under normal operating oil pressure.
[2]: Without gear fluid.
[3]: Within play of 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)/15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).