Rack Bearing Preload
- With steering gear installed, raise and support vehicle. Position wheels in straight-ahead position. Loosen adjuster plug lock nut. See Figure. Rotate adjuster plug clockwise until it bottoms in the housing.
- Back off adjuster plug 50-70 degrees (approximately one flat). Tighten adjuster plug lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article. DO NOT allow adjusting plug to rotate while tightening lock nut.
CAUTION:
Ensure steering wheel returns to center position after adjusting rack bearing preload.