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Steering Gear

Operational Specifications
Gear Ratio 19.87:1
Number of Turns 3.41
Effort Required to Initiate Proper Input
Shaft Rotation (Power Cylinder Drained and
Gear Removed from Vehicle) 0.78-2.03 Nm (7-18 inch lbs.)
Steering Sector Shaft Arm Idler Arm Rod
Articulation Effort (on Pull Scale) 8.9-44.5 Nm (2-10 ft. lbs.)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Control Valve Housing Bolts 42-62 Nm (30-45 ft. lbs.)
Left and Right Transfer Line Fittings 20-34 Nm (15-25 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Mounting Bolts 108-142 Nm (80-105 ft. lbs.)
Line Fittings 27-34 Nm (20-25 ft. lbs.)
Piston End Cap 95-149 Nm (70-110 ft. lbs.)
Race Locknut 75-122 Nm (55-90 ft. lbs.)
Sector Shaft Adjuster Screw Lock Nut 48-61 Nm (35-45 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Housing End Cover 75-94 Nm (50-70 ft. lbs.)