Manual Steering Gear

OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Gear Ratio Model SMK-A-23.75:1 (Constant)
Number of Turns (Lock to Lock) 6.1
Worm Bearing Preload for Checking 22-68 N^cm (2-6 inch lbs.)
Total Center Meshload for Checking 68-124 N^cm (6-11 inch lbs.)
Minimum Meshload Over Preload for Checking 45 N^cm (4 inch lbs.)
Worm Bearing Preload When Readjusting 56-68 N^cm (5-6 inch lbs.)
Total Center Meshload When Readjusting 102-124 N^cm (9-11 inch lbs.)
Minimum Meshload Over
Preload When Readjusting 45 N^cm (4 inch. lbs.)
Maximum Clearance Between
Adjusting Screw Head and Sector Shaft 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Sector Cover Bolts 43-54 Nm (32-40 ft. lbs.)
Meshload Adjusting Screw Locknut 19-34 Nm (14-25 ft. lbs.)
Preload Adjuster Locknut 225-253 Nm (166-187 ft. lbs.)
Gear to Frame Side Rail Attaching Bolts 68-84 Nm (50-62 ft. lbs.)
Ball Return Guide Tube Clamp Bolts 300-440 N^cm (26-39 inch lbs.)