Steering Gear

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Pinion Gear Preload Without Gear Oil [2]:
Within Range:
Average Rotating Torque: 0.78 - 1.47 Nm (6.9 - 13.0 inch lbs.)
Maximum Torque Variation: 0.4 Nm (3.5 inch lbs.)
Not Within Range:
Maximum Torque Variation: 0.6 Nm (5.2 inch lbs.)
Rack Stroke:
With 235/70 R15 Tires: 76.5 mm (3.012 inch)
With 265/70 R15 Tires: 72.0 mm (2.835 inch)
Rack Sliding Force [1]: 137 - 255 N (31 - 57 lbs.)
Retainer Adjusting Screw Tightening Torque:
Initial: 4.9 - 5.9 Nm (43 - 52 inch lbs.)
Retightening After Loosening: 0.2 Nm (1.7 inch lbs.)
Tightening After Gear Has Settled: 4.9 - 5.9 Nm (43 - 52 inch lbs.)
Returning Angle Degree: 10 - 20°
Steering Overall Gear Ratio: 17.2
Turn Of Steering Wheel (Lock To Lock):
With 235/70 R15 Tires: 3.28
With 265/70 R15 Tires: 3.09

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS






Adjusting Screw Lock Nut: 49 - 69 Nm (36 - 51 ft. lbs.)
Mounting Bolts [3]: 118 - 137 Nm (87 - 101 ft. lbs.)
Pipe Connector Lines:
On Gear: 10 - 16 Nm (87 - 139 inch lbs.)
To/From Pump: 30 - 35 Nm (22 - 26 ft. lbs.)
Rear Housing Cover: 20 - 29 Nm (14 - 22 ft. lbs.)

[1]: Under normal operating oil pressure.
[2]: The range is within 100° from the neutral position.
[3]: Tighten in the order shown.