B2300 Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.3L VIN A (1997)
Steering Gear: Mechanical Specifications
Manual Steering Gear
Sector Cover Bolts ..................................................................................................................................................................... 43 - 54 Nm (32 - 40 ft. lbs.)
Manual Gear ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23.75:1
Worm Bearing Preload For Checking ....................................................................................................................................... 22 - 68 Ncm (2 - 6 inch lbs.)
Total Center Mesh-load For Checking .................................................................................................................................. 68 - 124 Ncm (6 - 11 inch lbs.)
Minimum Mesh-load Over Preload For Checking ................................................................................................................................. 45 Ncm (4 inch lbs.)
Worm Bearing Preload For Readjusting ................................................................................................................................... 56 - 68 Ncm (5 - 6 inch lbs.)
Total Center Mesh-load For Readjusting ............................................................................................................................ 102 - 124 Ncm (9 - 11 inch lbs.)
Minimum Mesh-load Over Preload When Readjusting ......................................................................................................................... 45 Ncm (4 inch lbs.)
Adjusting Screw Head And Sector Shaft [1] ......................................................................................................................................... 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
[1]: Maximum Clearance Between.
Power Steering Gear
Gear Ratio ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17:1
Worm Bearing Preload [1] ..................................................................................................................................................... 0.45 - 1.0 Nm (4 - 9 inch lbs.)
Worm-To-Piston Preload [1] ................................................................................................................................................ 0.11 - 0.34 Nm (1 - 3 inch lbs.)
[1]: This is not adjustable specification given for inspection purpose only.
