Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Steering Gear: Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Gear Ratio ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 - 13:1
Worm Shaft Bearing Preload .......................................................................................................................................... 0.56 - 1.36 Nm (5 - 12 inch lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Overcenter:
Rotating Torque [1] .................................................................................................................................................... 0.45 - 0.90 Nm (4 - 8 inch lbs.)
TIGHTENING TORQUE:
Gear to Frame Bolts .............................................................................................................................................................................. 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Nut ............................................................................................................................................................................... 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Cap Locknut .................................................................................................................................................................... 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Screw Locknut ................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
Rack Piston Plug ................................................................................................................................................................................. 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................................... 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Return Guide Clamp Bolt .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Nm (48 inch lbs.)
[1]: Add Preload Rotating Torque.