E 150 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
Steering Gear: Specifications
OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Recirc. Ball
Ratio ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17:1
Turns of Steering Wheel (Lock to Lock-Linkage Disconnected) ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Model .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. HBC-KK
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Steering Gear Meshload ................................................................................................................................................................... 2.0 Nm (18 inch lbs.)
Sector Shaft Rotating Torque ........................................................................................................................................................... 2.0 Nm (18 inch lbs.)
Worm Bearing Preload [a] ..................................................................................................................................................... 0.45-1.0 Nm (4-9 inch lbs.)
Worm to Piston Preload [a] ................................................................................................................................................. 0.11-0.34 Nm (1-3 inch lbs.)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Meshload Adjuster Lock Nut ..................................................................................................................................................... 27-34 Nm (20-25 ft. lbs.)
Race Retaining Nut .................................................................................................................................................................. 75-122 Nm (55-90 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Ball Return Guide Clamp Bolts ........................................................................................................................... 5-7 Nm (45-62 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear Allen Head Race Lock Nut ............................................................................................................................ 1.7-2.8 Nm (15-25 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear to Frame Bolts ..................................................................................................................................................... 69-92 Nm (51-68 ft. lbs.)
Sector Shaft Housing Bolts ........................................................................................................................................................ 61-75 Nm (45-55 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing to Gear Bolts ..................................................................................................................................................... 48-67 Nm (35-49 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Bolt .................................................................................................................................................................... 40-60 Nm (30-44 ft. lbs.)
[a] Not adjustable in field. Specification given for inspection purposes only.
