torque for steering box bolts

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Mar 25, 2011 | 01:03 PM

Canty

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torque for steering box bolts

I replaced the steering box in my truck the other day. One at a time I removed the bolts on top of the box so I could install the brake line bracket. I hit em with the impact wrench but I did not torque them because I did not know if they have a torque rating. Last night, I noticed fluid coming out from under that cap. Does anyone know if there is a torque for them or did I just mess up my new steering box. Bolt I am speaking of is the one in the picture.

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Mar 25, 2011 | 07:50 PM

jlj6t

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Try this

Looks like the Ford Integral Power Steering Gear, if I'm not mistaken. From page 13-41-9 of my 1979 shop manual:

Sector Shaft Cover Bolts: 55-70 ft-lbs

Mar 26, 2011 | 01:57 PM

Canty

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thanks jlj6t. And is that a 101st patch I see...82nd here!

Mar 26, 2011 | 06:50 PM

jlj6t

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Hooah!

Yep, spent some time up at Campbell. 06-09, 15-month all expense paid trip to Bayji, Iraq included. Enough to convince me to ETS! When did ya serve?

As a matter of fact, if I recall, we RIP'd with some All-Americans at FOB Summerall in SEP2007...1/505th, 3rd BCT I'm thinking...

Anyway, thanks for your service, and hope I could help a bit!

Justin