Steering Gear Bearing Preload
- Raise and support vehicle. Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position. Loosen steering gear adjuster plug lock nut. See Fig 1. Turn adjuster plug clockwise until it bottoms in housing, and then tighten plug to 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m). Back off adjuster plug 50-70 degrees (about 1 flat).
- While holding adjuster plug stationary, tighten lock nut to 52 ft. lbs. (70 N.m) Test drive vehicle, ensuring steering wheel returns to center after turning.
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