Christie's 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Technical Data: Steering
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1961 Oldsmobile 88-S88-98 Steering Specifications

GENERAL
SPECS
MANUAL STEERING
Ratio24 to 1
LubricantSAE 80 Multipurpose Gear Lubricant
Adjustments

Worn Bearing Preload

Over Center Adjustment

Pitman Shaft Adjusting Screw End Clearance

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½ to 7/8 lbs.

1 ½ to 2 lbs.

.002 in. max.

POWER STEERING
Ratio17.5 to 1
Lubrication

Lubricant

Capacity-Complete System

Capacity- Pump Only

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GM Hydra-Matic Fluid

1 ¾ Qts.

1 Qt.

Adjustments

Ball Preload

Thrust Bearing Preload

Over-Center Adjustment

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½ to 5 in. lbs.

1 to 3 in. lbs. In excess of initial load

4 to 8 in. lbs. In excess of combined ball and thrust bearing preload

TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
APPLICATIONFT. LBS.
STEERING LINKAGE

Idler Arm Support to Frame Bolt

Tie Rod Clamp Bolts

Tie Rod to Plain Arm and Relay Rod Nuts

Steering Wheel Nut

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25 to 25

20 to 25

50 to 60

25 min. and Stake

MANUAL STEERING GEAR

Gear to Frame Bolts

Pitman Shaft Nut

Side Cover Bolts

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60 to 80

90 to 120

20 to 22

POWER STEERING PUMP

Pulley Nut

Pump Bracket to Cylinder Head

Pump Bracket to Intake Manifold and to Pump

Pump Mounting Stud

Union

Flow Control Valve Plug

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35 to 45

20 to 40

20 to 28

25 to 35

25 to 35

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