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System Specifications

Type XR50 (QSC) Recirculating Ball
Ratio 17 To 1 (: 1)
Steering Gear Turns (Stop-to-Stop) 4
Worn Bearing Preload (for Inspection Purposes Only) 8 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Total Meshload over Worn Bearing Preload over Ends (for Inspection Purposes Only) 1 - 3 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Worn to Piston Preload (for Inspection Purposes Only) 1 - 3 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Steering Gear to Frame Bolts 51 - 68 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm to Sector Shaft Nut 170 - 228 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Steering Gear Ball Return Guide Clamp Bolts 45 - 62 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Steering Gear Allen Head Race Lock Nut 15 - 25 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Steering Gear Meshload 12-16 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt 16 - 21 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Meshload Adjuster Lock Nut 20 - 25 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Valve Housing to Gear Bolts 35 - 49 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Valve Housing Bolt 30 - 44 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Race Retaining Nut 55 - 90 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Steering Wheel Rotating Torque 13 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)