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System Specifications

Component Torque, Ft. Lbs.

Adjuster Plug Locknut 70
Flange & Coupling Pinch Bolt 18
Coupling To Column Pinch Bolt 18
Inner Tie Rod Housing To Rack 63
Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut 32
Outer Tie Rod Pinch Bolts [03] 33
Pinion Preload[01][02] 7
Steering Gear Mounting Bracket Bolts 18
Steering Shaft Joint Bolts 18
Tie Rod Ball Nut 63
Tie Rod End Locknuts 32

[01] Maximum.
[02] Effort required to sustain input shaft rotation w/gear filled w/lubricant.
[03] Locknut.