Steering Gear: Adjustments

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT





1. Remove the locknut using the SST.
2. Apply sealant to the threads of the adjustment cover.
3. Tighten the adjustment cover to 20 - 29 Nm (2.1 - 2.9 kgf-cm, 15 - 21 inch lbs.).
4. After swinging the steering rack left and right 10 times, tighten the adjustment cover again to 5.8 Nm 159 kgf-cm, 51 inch lbs.).





5. Loosen the adjustment cover 10-200.





6. Lock the adjustment cover against rotation and tighten the locknut using the SST.
Tightening torque 20 - 29 Nm (2.1 - 2.9 kgf-cm, 15 - 21 inch lbs.)





7. Measure the pinion shaft rotational torque using the SST and a pull scale. If not within the specification, repeat from Steps 1-6.
Standard rotational torque 1.2 - 2.0 Nm (13 - 20 kgf-cm, 11 - 17 inch lbs.)
Pull scale reading 11.2 - 20.0 N (11.15 - 2.03 kgf, 2.52 - 4.48 ft. lbs.)