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.