Rack Bearing Preload

ON VEHICLE ADJUSTMENT
Make adjustment with front wheels raised and steering wheel centered. Ensure the steering wheel returns to the center position 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.