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Adjustment Procedure

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT: Make the rack bearing adjustment with the front wheel raised and the steering wheel centered. Be sure to check the returnability of the steering wheel to center after the adjustment.
    Fig 1: Rack And Pinion Preload Bearing Locknut
    GM1248349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Loosen the locknut and turn the adjuster plug clockwise until a torque of 10 N.m (88 lb-in) is obtained.
  2. Back the adjuster plug off by 55-65 degrees. Check the pinion preloaded torque is within the range 0.9-1.7 N.m (8 to 15 lb in).
  3. Tighten the adjuster plug locknut while holding the adjuster plug stationary.

    Tighten:  Tighten the adjuster plug locknut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

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