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Power Steering Gear: Installation

Replace lock nuts and bolts. To install steering gear, reverse removal procedure and tighten to specifications. Fill system with recommended fluid.

SPECIFICATIONS

Steering Wheel Free Play 1" maximum
Power Steering Pump  
Circulation Pressure 28.4-71 psi
Pressure Relief Valve Opening Pressure 71 psi
Number of Balls in lall Circuit 24
End Play of Pump Shaft - New .028" maximum
  Used .039" maximum
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (mkg)
Steering Gear-to-Frame 43 (6.0)
Pitman Arm-to-Pitman Shaft 116-145 (16.0-19.0)
Linkage Ball Pin Nuts 25 (3.5)
Slotted Nut-to-Bearing Cap 87-101 (12.0-14.0)
Bearing Cap-to-Steering Gear 43-47 (6.0-6.5)
Adjusting Screw Nut 22-25 (3.0-3.5)
Idler Arm-to-Frame 87 (12.0)
Pump Shaft Nut 43 (6.0)
Pump Housing Bolts 25-29 (3.5-4.0)