Q45 V8-4130cc 4.1L DOHC MFI (VH41) (1998)
Steering Gear: Specifications
General Specifications
Pinion Gear Preload Without Gear Oil [2]:
Within Range:
Average Rotating Torque: ................................................................................................................................ 0.8 - 1.3 Nm (6.9 - 11.3 inch lbs.)
Maximum Torque Increment: .............................................................................................................................................. 0.4 Nm (3.5 inch lbs.)
Not Within Range:
Maximum Rotating Torque: ................................................................................................................................................. 1.9 Nm (16 inch lbs.)
Maximum Torque Increment: .............................................................................................................................................. 0.6 Nm (5.2 inch lbs.)
Rack Stroke: ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 67 mm (2.64 inch)
Rack Sliding Force [1]:
Within Range: ...................................................................................................................................................................... 235 - 294 N (53 - 66 lbs.)
Not Within Range: ........................................................................................................................................................ not more than 294 N (66 lbs.)
Retainer Adjusting Screw Tightening Torque:
Initial: ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4.9 - 5.9 Nm (43 - 52 inch lbs.)
Retightening After Loosening: .............................................................................................................................................. 0.20 Nm (1.74 inch lbs.)
Tightening After Gear Has Settled: ............................................................................................................................................ 4.9 Nm (43 inch lbs.)
Returning Angle Degree: ............................................................................................................................................................................... 50 - 110°
Steering Overall Gear Ratio: ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18.5
Gear Housing Movement in Bushings ................................................................................................................................ +/-2 mm (+/-0.08 inch) or less
[1]: The range is within ±11.5 mm (±0.453 inch) from the neutral position.
[2]: The range is within 100° from the neutral position.