Steering Gear, Adjusting

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

NOTE:

Two Technicians Are Required For Adjusting. The Adjustment Is Performed With The Engine Off.

-- Remove The Noise Insulation. Refer To NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Bring the steering gear into the center position. Refer to STEERING, CENTERING, HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR .

-- Turning the steering wheel back and forth (approximately 30° off center axis) will produce a rattling noise if steering play is too large.

-- The second mechanic must carefully screw the adjustment screw -arrow- until the knocking noise can no longer be heard inside the vehicle.

Fig 1: Locating Adjustment Screw

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-- Perform A Road Test.

-- Make Sure That When Maneuvering Or Negotiating Corners The Steering Self-Centers Without Sticking, Adjust If Necessary.