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Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket

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STEERING OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET SPECIFICATIONS

Steering gear type PR26AM
G04175640
Outer socket Swinging torque 0.3 - 2.9 N.m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
  • Measuring point: cotter pin hole of stud
4.84 - 46.7 N (0.50 - 4.7 kg, 4 - 34 lb)
Rotating torque 0.3 - 2.9 N.m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb)
Axial end play 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Inner socket Swinging torque 1.0 - 7.8 N.m (0.11 - 0.79 kg-m, 9 - 69 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
  • Measuring point: L mark see above, L=83.2 mm (3.276 in).
12.1 - 93.7 N (1.3 - 9.5 kg, 9 - 69 lb)
Axial end play 0.2 mm (0.08 in) or less
G04175641
Tie-rod maximum length "L" 84.0 mm (3.31 in)