Steering Gear: Adjustments

Steering Gear Yoke Adjustment

Special Tools

GE-49210 - Yoke Adjusting Tool

Adjustment Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Ensure the steering wheel and the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
3. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Steering Gear).




4. Loosen the locknut (1).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Use the GE-49210 - Tool in order to tighten the yoke plug (2) to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
6. Loosen the yoke plug by 45 degrees.




7. Hold the yoke plug stationary and tighten the locknut (1) to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
8. Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Steering Gear).
9. Drive the vehicle and ensure the steering system returns to the straight ahead position.