Rack and Pinion Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (Magnasteer)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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).