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System Specifications

Component Torque, Ft. Lbs.

Adjuster Screw Locknut 83
Coupling To Column Pinch Bolt 26
Inner Tie Rod Bolt 53
Flange & Coupling Pinch Bolt 26
Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut 41
Outer Tie Rod Pinch Bolts[03] 41
Pinion Preload[01][02][04] 3.5
Rack Guide Spring Cover Bolts 9
Steering Column Yoke Bolt 20
Tie Rod End Locknuts 41

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