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Steering Gear

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type Rack And Pinion

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Total Pinion Preload 0.7-1.4 Nm (6-12 inch lbs.)

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Coupling Bolt For Steering Gear And Joint 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
End Plug 59 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
End Plug Lock Nut 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Gear Box Assembly Clamp Mounting Bolt 69 Nm (51 ft. lbs.)
Rack Support Cover 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Rack Support Cover Lock Nut 59 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Mounting Bolt 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)