Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen the steering gear rack bearing adjuster plug lock nut (1).
- Turn the steering gear rack bearing adjuster plug clockwise until the it bottoms in the steering gear assembly.
- Turn the steering gear rack bearing adjuster plug back 50 degrees to 70 degrees (approximately one flat).
- Install the steering gear rack bearing adjuster plug lock nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
Hold the steering gear rack bearing adjuster plug stationary while tightening the steering gear rack bearing adjuster plug lock nut.