Steering Gear and Linkage Adjustment

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 (59 kgf-cm, 51 inch lbs.).





5. Loosen the adjustment cover 10 - 20°.





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 (1.15 - 2.03 kgf, 2.52 - 4.48 lbs.)