F 150 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (2001)
Steering Gear: Specifications
Type
XR50 (QSC) Recirculating Ball
Ratio
14:1
Steering Gear Turns (Stop-to-Stop)
3.4 ct
Maximum Worm Bearing Preload
8 in.lb
For Inspection Purposes Only
Total Meshload
2-7 in.lb
over Worm Bearing Preload over Ends (For Inspection
Purposes Only)
Steering gear meshload
12-16 in.lb
Ball guide clamp bolts
45-62 in.lb
Sector shaft housing bolts
45-55 ft.lb
Steering gear allen head race lock nut
15-24.9 in.lb
Steering gear bolts
650-67 ft.lb
Steering gear sector shaft arm nut
173-233 ft.lb
Valve housing bolts
30-44 ft.lb
Mesh load adjuster lock
19.3-25.7 ft.lb
Power steering gear race nut
55-90 ft.lb