Steering Gear And Linkage Assembly: Notes

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CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.

Assemble in the order shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Gear And Linkage With Torque Specifications
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