Adjustment Procedure

NOTE: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 1: Adjuster Plug Locknut From Adjuster Plug Using A Wrench

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Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Center the steering wheel.
Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
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.

Fig 2: Adjuster Plug Locknut From Adjuster Plug Using A Wrench

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Tighten the locknut on the adjuster plug while holding the adjuster plug stationary.
Install the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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 lb ft).