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Steering Gear

Power Steering Gear Cylinder End Fittings 20 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolts 10 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjuster Lock Nut
50 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Valve End Fittings 12.6 ft. lbs.
Steering Gear Bolt (At Frame) 59 ft. lbs.
Steering Gear But (At Frame)(1) 59 ft. lbs.


Note (1): This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

Note (2): Ensure that 2.5-4.5 tie rod end threads are visible beyond the tie rod ball stud nut nylon.
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