Steering Gear: Adjustments

WARNING: Serious burns may result if you touch any cooling components when the cooling system is hot.

1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut.





2. Tighten, loosen and retighten the rack guide screw two times to 4 Nm (2.9 lbs. ft.), then back it off 20-25°.





3. Tighten the locknut on the rack guide screw with the special tool.
4. Check for tight or loose steering through the complete turning travel.
5. Recheck steering assist.