Rack and Pinion Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (Rack and Pinion)

Loosen the adjuster plug lock nut (1).

Fig 1: View Of Adjuster Plug Lock Nut (Rack & Pinion)
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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 toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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).