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Steering Gear

Steering gear-to-sub-frame mounting nut 98 ft. lbs.
Type Rack and pinion
Ratio 16:1
Steering gear turns 3.0
Tie -rod articulation torque )after breakaway) 2-10 lbs.
Gear ratio (on center) 16
Number of Turns 3.02
Effort required to sustain proper input shaft rotation (power cylinder drained and gear removed from vehicle) 7-18 Lb/In