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Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Center the steering wheel.
  3. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Rack and Pinion Assembly Removal and Installation  .
  4. Loosen the locknut and turn the adjuster plug clockwise until a torque of 7 N.m (62 lb-in) is obtained, then loosen it by 30 to 40 degrees. Check the pinion torque. Maximum pinion preloaded torque is 1 N.m (9 lb-in).
  5. Tighten the locknut on the adjuster plug while holding the adjuster plug stationary.
  6. Install the power steering gear. Refer to Rack and Pinion Assembly Removal and Installation  .
  7. Be sure to check the returnability of the steering wheel to center position after adjustment.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the adjuster plug locknut to 75 N.m (56 lb-ft).

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