Adjustment For Rack Sliding Force: Increase

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Increase rack sliding force as follows:

Tighten adjusting screw until it is flush with housing surface.

Fig 1: Tightening Adjusting Screw Until Flush With Housing Surface
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CAUTION:
- Do not remove adjusting screw.
- Steering gear must replaced if adjusting screw is removed or loosened more than two rotations.
Loosen adjusting screw in 40° - 60° increments until rack sliding force is within specification.

Fig 2: 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 cannot be adjusted within specification replace steering gear.