FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Steering Gear

GENERAL INFORMATION
Rack Travel 5.51 inch (140 mm)
Bending Limit:
Near Rack Center 0.006 inch (0.15 mm)

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Mounting Nuts 27-38 ft. lbs. (37-52 Nm)
Intermediate Shaft Bolt 13-20 ft. lbs. (18-26 Nm)
Universal Joint Pinch Bolts 13-20 ft. lbs. (18-26 Nm)
Extension Bar Mounting Nut 28-38 ft. lbs. (38-51 Nm)
Control Rod Mounting Bolt 12-16 ft. lbs. (16-22 Nm)
Rack Bushing 65-72 ft. lbs. (88-98 Nm)
Pinion Shaft Locknut 29-36 ft. lbs. (39-49 Nm)
Housing Cover 33-40 ft. lbs. (44-54 Nm)
Yolk Plug:
1st Pass 86.4 inch lbs. (9.8 Nm)
2nd Pass Loosen It
3rd Pass 43.2 ± 4.8 inch lbs. (4.9 ± 0.5 Nm)
4th Pass Loosen 45°
Locknut 36-43 ft. lbs. (49-59 Nm)
Oil Pipe Bracket Bolts 29-36 ft. lbs. (39-49 Nm)