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Rack Bearing Preload

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position. Loosen adjuster plug lock nut. See Fig 1 . Turn adjuster plug clockwise until it bottoms in housing. Back off adjuster plug 50-70 degrees (about one flat).
  2. While holding adjuster plug stationary, tighten adjuster plug lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Test drive vehicle, ensuring steering wheel returns to center after turning.
Fig 1: Adjusting Rack Bearing Preload
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