Rack and Pinion Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (Rack and Pinion)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 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).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).