F 250 4WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
Steering Gear: Specifications
Type
XR50 (QSC) Recirculating Ball
Ratio
17:1
Steering Gear Turns (Stop-to-Stop)
4.0
Steering Gear Meshload Rotating Torque @ Steering Wheel
18 in.lb
Minimum Steering Meshload Rotating Torque @ Steering Wheel
13 in.lb
Maximum Worm Bearing Preload (For Inspection Purposes Only)
8 in.lb
Total Meshload Over Worm Bearing Preload Over Ends (For Inspection Purposes Only)
4 - 9 in.lb
Worm to Piston Preload For Inspection Purposes Only
1 - 3 in.lb
Sector Shaft Housing Bolts
45 - 56 ft.lb
Meshload Adjuster Locknut
20 - 26 ft.lb
Valve Housing To Gear Bolts
36 - 50 ft.lb
Valve Housing Bolt
30 - 45 ft.lb
Race Retaining Nut
56 - 90 ft.lb
Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt
36 ft.lb
Steering Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link Castellated Nut
66 ft.lb
Sector Shaft Rotating Torque
18 in.lb