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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  .
  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.
    1. Tighten the adjuster plug locknut to 75 N.m (56 lb-ft).
  6. Install the power steering gear. Refer to Rack and Pinion Assembly Removal  .
  7. Be sure to check the return ability of the steering wheel to center position after adjustment.
Fig 1: Checking Return Ability Of Steering Wheel To Center Position
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