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Steering Gear

Steering Gear Recirculating Ball
Overall Ratio 12.7 To 1 (: 1)
Pitman Shaft Over Center New Gear Under 400 Miles 4-7 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Pitman Shaft Over Cener Old Gear Over 400 Miles 4-5 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Adjustment Screw Locknut 27-38 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Gear to Frame Bolt 80 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Pitman Shaft Nut 185 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Pitman Shaft Cover Bolts 46 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Stub Shaft Housing Bolts 46 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Pressure Line 14-28 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Return Line 14-28 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)