Steering Gear

GEAR CODE & RATIO:
HF 16 - 13:1

WORM-SHAFT BEARING:
Preload 0.45 - 1.13 Nm (10 - 15 inch lbs.)

PITMAN SHAFT OVERCENTER DRAG:
New (Under 400 Miles) 0.45 - 0.90 Nm (6 - 10 inch lbs.) + preload
Used (Over 400 Miles) 0.5 - 0.6 Nm (4 - 5 inch lbs.) + preload

TIGHTENING TORQUES:
Adjustment Cap Locknut 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Screw Locknut 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Gear To Bracket Bolts 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.)
Bracket To Frame Bolts 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Nut 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.)
Rack Piston Plug 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolts 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Return Guide Clamp Bolts 5 Nm (48 inch lbs.)