Steering Gear: Adjustments

On Vehicle Adjustment
Make adjustment with front wheels raised and steering wheel centered. Be sure to check returnability of steering wheel to center after adjustment.
1. Loosen locknut, then turn adjuster plug clockwise until it bottoms in housing, then back off 35° to 45°.
2. Torque locknut to adjuster plug to 50 ft. lbs. while holding adjuster plug.