Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Steering Gear

Steering Gear Mounting Frame Bolts 130 ft. lb.
Line Fittings Pressure 23 ft. lb.
Line Fittings Return 23 ft. lb.
Steering Gear Adjustment Cap Locknut 80 ft. lb.
Steering Gear Adjustment Screw Locknut 36 ft. lb.
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Nut 185 ft. lb.
Steering Gear Rack Piston Plug 111 ft. lb.
Steering Gear Side Cover Bolts 44 ft. lb.
Steering Gear Return Guide Clamp Bolt 43 in. lb.
Steering Gear Type Recirculating Ball
Gear Code & Ratio AM 17.5:1
Gear Code & Ratio HC/FW 14:1
Gear Code & Ratio JZ 16-13:1
Wormshaft Bearing Preload 7.5-14.5 in. lb.
Pitman Shaft Overcenter Drag New Gear (under 400 miles) 2-6 + Wormshaft Preload