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.
CAUTION:
- Do not remove adjusting screw.
- Steering gear must be replaced if adjusting screw is removed or loosened more than two rotations.
Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Adjusting Screw Limits
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Loosen adjusting screw in 40-60° increments until rack sliding force is within specification.
Average rack sliding force: 210.7 - 298.9 N (21.49 - 30.49 kg.f, 47.37 - 67.19 lb.f)

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).

Fig 2: Loosening Adjusting Screw
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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.