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6-30 / Steering
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6-24.4 Steering System Fastener Torque
Inspect all steering system fasteners and tighten as required to the torque specified in Table 6-6 or Table 6-7.
Table 6-6: Steering System Fastener Torque Chart - except TAK-4™
Table 6-7: Steering System Fastener Torque Chart - TAK-4™*
* additional Front TAK-4™ torque specifications can be found in the Pierce Service Manual, Front Axle & Suspension Chapters.
* additional Rear TAK-4™ torque specifications can be found in the Pierce Service Manual, Rear Axle & Suspension Chapters.
Component Location Fastener Size
Torque
Ft-Lbs N-m
Steering Gear - Saber®
2014/Enforcer™
Two top bolts securing the steering gear to the frame. 7/8 - 9 UNC 379 513
Steering Gear - Saber®
2014/Enforcer™
Two lower bolts the steering gear to the frame. 7/8 - 9 UNC 379 513
Steering Shaft Gear Box Bolts securing 90-degree steering shaft gear box to the cab. 3/8 - 16 UNC 44 60
Steering Shafts Keyway and spline clamp bolts. 3/8 - 24 UNF 48 65
Pitman Arm Clamp bolt. 3/4 - 10 UNC 226 306
Drag Link Clamp bolts. 5/8 - 11 UNC 125 169
Drag Link Ball joint nuts. 7/8 - 14 UNF 150 205
Steering Assist Cylinder Ball joint nuts. 7/8 - 14 UNF 150 205
Steering Assist Cylinder Clamp bolts. 5/8 - 11 UNC 125 169
Steering Wheel Center nut. 60 85
Component Location Fastener Size
Torque
Ft-Lbs N-m
Steering Shafts Keyway and spline clamp bolts. 3/8 - 24 UNF 48 65
Steering Wheel Center nut. 60 85