F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L CNG SOHC VIN 9 (1997)
Steering Gear: Mechanical Specifications
POWER STEERING GEAR OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type .................................................................................................................................................................................. Recirculating Ball Torsion Bar
Ratio ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17:1
Turns of Steering Wheel
(Lock to Lock-Linkage Disconnected) .................................................................................................................................................................... 3.4
Worm Bearing Preload ............................................................................................................................................................. 0.9 Nm (8 inch lbs.) Max.
Steering Gear Meshload ................................................................................................................................................................... 2.0 Nm (18 inch lbs.)
Total Meshload -
Over Worm Bearing Preload ............................................................................................................................ 0.45-1 Nm (4-9 inch lbs.)(Over Ends)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Ball Guide Clamp Bolts .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-7 Nm (45-62 inch lbs.)
Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt .................................................................................................................................................... 41-54 Nm (30-40 ft. lbs.)
Meshload Adjuster Lock Nut ............................................................................................................................................ 26.3-35 Nm (19.3-25.7 ft. lbs.)
Power Steering Gear Race Nut ................................................................................................................................................. 75-122 Nm (55-90 ft. lbs.)
Sector Shaft Arm Nut ......................................................................................................................................................... 234-316 Nm (173-233 ft. lbs.)
Sector Shaft Housing Cover Bolts ............................................................................................................................................. 61-75 Nm (45-55 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Allen Head Race Lock Nut ......................................................................................................................... 1.7-2.8 Nm (15-24.9 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear Bolts .................................................................................................................................................................... 68-92 Nm (50-67 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Bolts .................................................................................................................................................................. 40-60 Nm (30-44 ft. lbs.)
