Power Steering Gear
OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONSType Recirc. Ball Torsion Bar
Ratio 17:1
Turns of Steering Wheel
(Lock-to-Lock-Linkage Disconnected) 4.2
Worm Bearing Preload [a] 0.45- 1.0 Nm (4-9 inch lbs.)
Worm to Piston Preload [a] 0.11-0.34 Nm (1-3 inch lbs.)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Ball Return Guide Clamp Bolts 4.8-7.9 Nm (42-70 ft. lbs.)
Control Valve Housing Bolts 42-62 Nm (30-45 ft. lbs.)
Left and Right Transfer Line Fittings 20-34 Nm (15-25 ft. lbs.)
Line Fittings 27-34 Nm (20-25 ft. lbs.)
Mesh Load
Adjusting Screw Lock Nut 48-61 Nm (35-44 ft. lbs.)
Load Capacity [b] 1.3-2.7 Nm (12-24 ft. lbs.)
Checking [c] 1.13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
Reset [b] 1-1.4 Nm (9-13 ft. lbs.)
Reset [c] 1-1.4 Nm (9-13 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.)
Steering Gear Locknut 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Mounting Bolts 68-84 Nm (50-62 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Retaining Bolts 40-60 Nm (30-45 ft. lbs.)
Worm Thrust Bearing Locknut 75-122 Nm (55-90 ft. lbs.)
[a] Not Adjustable in Field. Specification Given for Inspection Purposes Only
[b] (Vehicle w/ 0-5000 mi 0-8046 km)
[c] (More than 5000 mi 8045 km)