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Steering Gear

Steering Gear to Frame Bolts 51-68 ft. lbs.
Meshload Adjuster Lock 20-25 ft. lbs.
Valve Housing to Gear Bolts 35-49 ft. lbs.
Valve Housing Bolt 30-44 ft. lbs.
Race Retaining Nut 55-90 ft. lbs.
Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm to Sector Shaft 170-228 ft. lbs.
Steering Gear Ball Return Guide Clamp Bolts 45-62 inch lbs.
Steering Gear Allen Head Race Lock Nut 15-25 inch lbs.
Steering Gear Meshload 12-16 inch lbs.
Type XR50 (QSC) Recirculating Ball
Ratio 17:1
Steering Gear Turns (Stop-to-Stop) 4
Worn Bearing Preload (for Inspection Purposes Only) 8 in. lbs.
Total Meshload over Worn Bearing Preload over Ends (for Inspection Purposes Only) 2-7 in. lbs.
Worn to Piston Preload (for inspection purposes only) 1-3 in. lbs.
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