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Steering Gear

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Gear Box:
Steering Gear Type Power Rack and Pinion
Steering Gear Ratio 48.39
Pinion Gear Number Of Teeth 7
Rack Stroke 150 mm
Pinion Turning Torque (Loosen Rack Support Plug Approximately 10°):
Standard Value 0.6 - 1.3 Nm (0.4 - 0.9 ft. lbs.)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Pressure Hose To Gear Box 12 - 18 Nm (8.7 - 13 ft. lbs.)
Return Tube To Gear Box 12 - 18 Nm (8.7 - 13 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod To Rack:
MANDO 80 - 100 Nm (58 - 72 ft. lbs.)
Rack Support Plug Lock Nut:
MANDO 50 - 70 Nm (36 - 51 ft. lbs.)
Pinion and Valve Assembly to Self Locking Nut:
MANDO 20 - 30 Nm (14 - 22 ft. lbs.)
End Plug 50 - 70 Nm (36 - 51 ft. lbs.)
Feed Tubes 12 - 18 Nm (8.7 - 13 ft. lbs.)
Mounting Bracket To Crossmember 60 - 80 Nm (43 - 58 ft. lbs.)