Rack and Pinion Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (MAGNASTEER)
- 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).
- 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).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.