S10/T10 Blazer 2WD V6-262 4.3L VIN Z (1994)
Steering Gear: Specifications
Manual Steering Gear Tightening Specifications
STEERING GEAR SPECIFICATIONS
Model ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ All
Thrust Bearing Preload, Inch Lbs. .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Over-Center Preload, Inch Lbs. [01] ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4-10
Total Max. Preload, Inch Lbs. [02] .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
[01] In excess of worm bearing preload.
[02] In steering gear high point range.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Component ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Ft. Lbs.
Adjuster Plug Nut ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Adjuster Screw Jam Nut ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Coupling Shield Retaining Screw [01] ............................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Intershaft Lower Clamp Bolt .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Pitman Shaft Nut .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 185
Side Cover Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Steering Gear To Frame Bolts ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 55
[01] Inch lbs.
