Rack & Pinion Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (Rack & Pinion)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. 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).
- Install the adjuster plug lock nut (1) to the adjuster plug. Hold the adjuster plug stationary while tightening the adjuster plug lock nut (1) to 68 N.m (50 ft lbs).