Adjustment For Rack Sliding Force: Decrease

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Decrease rack sliding force as follows:

Loosen adjusting screw two rotations counterclockwise.
CAUTION:
- Do not remove adjusting screw.
- Steering gear must replaced if adjusting screw is removed or loosened more than two rotations.
Tighten adjusting screw in 40° - 60° increments until rack sliding force is within specification.

Fig 1: Adjustment For Rack Sliding Force
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
1. Average rack sliding force : 210.7 - 298.9 N (21.49 - 30.49 kg-f, 47.37 - 67.19 lb-f)
2. Maximum force deviation :98 N (10 kg-f, 22 lb-f)
NOTE: Steering gear must replaced if adjusting screw rotation torque is less than 5.0 N.m (0.9 kg-m, 44 in-lb).
Verify rack sliding force. Refer to "CHECKING RACK SLIDING FORCE ".
If rack sliding force is out of specification adjust rack sliding force again.
If rack sliding force can not be adjusted within specification replace steering gear.