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Steering Gear

GENERAL
Gear Ratio 16:1
Input Shaft Rotation Torque [a]
Initial [b] 0.78-2.03 Nm (7-18 inch lbs.)
Sustain [c] 0.78-1.13 Nm (7-10 inch lbs.)

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Gear To Subframe Bolts And Nuts 97-132 Nm (72-97 ft. lbs.)

[a] Power cylinder drained and gear removed from vehicle.
[b] Effort required to initiate proper input shaft rotation.
[c] Effort required to maintain input shaft rotation.