Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (Magnasteer)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Adjusting Rack & Pinion Gear Rack Bearing Preload

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Loosen the adjuster plug lock nut (1).
Turn the adjuster plug clockwise until the adjuster plug bottoms in the gear assembly.
Turn the adjuster plug back 50 degrees to 70 degrees (approximately one flat).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the adjuster plug lock nut (1) to the adjuster plug.
Tighten: Hold the adjuster plug stationary while tightening the adjuster plug lock nut (1) to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).