Worm Thrust Bearing

CAUTION: Steering gear must be adjusted in the proper order. If adjustments are not performed in order, gear damage and improper steering response may result.

NOTE: Adjusting the steering gear in the vehicle is not recommended. Remove gear from the vehicle and drain the fluid. Then mount gear in a vise to perform adjustments.

1. Mount the gear carefully into a vise.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the vise on the gear case. This may affect the adjustment.





2. Remove adjuster plug locknut.
3. Rotate the stub shaft back and forth to drain the remaining fluid.
4. Turn the adjuster in with Spanner Wrench C-4381, or equivalent. Tighten the plug and thrust bearing in the housing until firmly bottomed in housing.





5. Place an index mark on the housing even with one of the holes in adjuster plug.





6. Measure back (counterclockwise) 13 mm (0.50 inch) and mark housing.





7. Rotate adjustment cap back (counterclockwise) with spanner wrench until hole is aligned with the second mark.
8. Install and tighten locknut to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.). Be sure adjustment cap does not turn while tightening the locknut.