Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
Steering Gear: Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ratio ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14:1
Worm Bearing Preload ....................................................................................................................................................................... 0.9 Nm (8 inch lbs.)
Total Meshload Over Worm Bearing Preload ........................................................................................................................... 0.45-1 Nm (4-9 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear Meshload ................................................................................................................................................................... 2.0 Nm (18 inch lbs.)
Turns Of Steering Wheel
(Lock To Lock Linkage Disconnected) ................................................................................................................................................................... 3.4
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Ball Guide Clamp Bolts .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-7 Nm (45-62 inch lbs.)
Meshload Adjuster Lock Nut ..................................................................................................................................................... 26-35 Nm (19-26 ft. lbs.)
Power Steering Gear Race Nut ................................................................................................................................................. 75-122 Nm (55-90 ft. lbs.)
Sector Shaft Housing Cover Bolts ............................................................................................................................................. 61-75 Nm (45-55 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Allen Head Race Lock Nut ......................................................................................................................... 1.7-2.8 Nm (15-24.9 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear Bolts .................................................................................................................................................................... 68-92 Nm (50-67 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Bolts .................................................................................................................................................................. 40-60 Nm (30-44 ft. lbs.)
