Steering Gear: Specifications

DIMENSIONS
Backlash 0 (Automatically Adjustable)
Overall Gear Ratio 16.2
Sliding Resistance 265 N (60 lbs.) less
Rack Shaft Play In Radial Direction
Right-Turn 0.15 mm (0.005 inch) or less
Left-Turn
Horizontal Movement 0.3 mm (0.012 inch) or less
Vertical Movement 0.15 mm (0.005 inch) or less
Input Shaft Play
Radial Direction 0.18 mm (0.007 inch) or less
Axial Direction 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) or less
Turning Resistance
Within 30 mm (1.18 inch) From Rack Center In Straight Ahead Position Less Than 11.18 N (2.51 lbs.)
Maximum Allowable Value 12.7 N (2.9 lbs.)

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Gearbox Clamp Bolt 47 - 71 Nm (35 - 52 ft. lbs.)
High Pressure Hose to Rack Fitting 29 - 39 Nm (22 - 29 ft. lbs.)
Universal Joint Attaching Bolts 21 - 26 Nm (15 - 20 ft. lbs.)
Adjuster Plug Lock Nut 59 - 74 Nm (43 - 54 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Bolts 20 - 29 Nm (14 - 22 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Line (from pump) 29 - 39 Nm (22 - 29 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Line (to tank) 39 - 49 Nm (29 - 36 ft. lbs.)