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Adjustment Procedure

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    NOTE: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: Adjuster Plug Locknut From Adjuster Plug Using A Wrench
    GM1248351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Center the steering wheel.
  3. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
  4. Loosen the locknut and the adjuster plug clockwise until a torque of 12 N.m (9 lb ft) is obtained, then loosen it by 50-70 degrees.
    5. Fig 2: Adjuster Plug Locknut From Adjuster Plug Using A Wrench
    GM1248351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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    Tighten the locknut on the adjuster plug while holding the adjuster plug stationary.

  6. Install the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Be sure to check the return ability of the steering wheel to the center position after adjustment.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the adjuster plug to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).
    • Tighten the adjuster plug lock nut to 30 N.m (22 Ib ft).

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