The steering gear, Figure 47, is of the hour-glass worm and roller tooth type,
with a maximum ratio of 18.2 to 1 in the straight ahead position to provide
ease of handling.
The worm is cut in a manner which gives a minimum clearance with the
roller tooth in the straight ahead position and increased clearance on turns. This
gives maximum control and assures freedom from binding even after extensive
use which, on conventional gears, makes it impossible to get proper clearance
without binding on extreme turns due to maximum wear coming in the straight
ahead position.
It is important that the drag link be removed from the steering gear ball arm
in order to effect satisfactory inspection or adjustments and alignment of
gear in car.
Gear Alignment
Loosen the three gear housing bolt nuts (A) (one not shown), Figure 48, just
enough to allow gear to shift in frame to line up at angle determined by height
setting of instrument panel gear bracket and retighten gear housing bolt nuts
O W N E R' S M A N U A L 55
Figure 47
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