Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle

Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle

Special Tools

J 45059 Angle Meter




1. Loosen the adjuster plug lock nut (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Tighten the adjuster plug.
For vehicles with allen head adjuster plug:

* Tighten the adjuster plug to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
* Use J 45059 to back off the adjuster plug 25 degrees.

For vehicles with hex head adjuster plug:

* Tighten the adjuster plug to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
* Use J 45059 to back off the adjuster plug 105 degrees.

3. Tighten the adjuster plug lock nut (1) to the steering gear housing.

Hold the adjuster plug stationary while tightening the adjuster plug lock nut (1) to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).