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Application

Specification

Metric

English

Saginaw Integral Steering Gear Model 708

  • Final Over Center Reading (Total-Maximum)-New Gear

2 N·m

18 lb in

  • Pitman Shaft Over Center Preload-New Gear

0.6-1.2 N·m

6-10 lb in

  • Thrust Bearing Preload (In Excess of Valve Assembly and Seal Drag)

0.3-0.4 N·m

3-4 lb in

  • Valve Assembly and Seal Drag

0.1-0.4 N·m

1-4 lb in

Saginaw Integral Steering Gear Model 710-D

  • Final Over-Center Reading (Total-Maximum)-New Gear

2.3 N·m

20 lb in

  • Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload*-New Gear

0.7-1.1 N·m

6-10 lb in

  • Worm Shaft Thrust Bearing Preload

0.5-1.1 N·m

4-10 lb in

*Figure is in addition to worm shaft thrust bearing preload and valve and seal drag.