Power steering gear, adjusting when installed: Adjusting

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First technician: turn steering wheel back and forth (approx. 30° from center).
If play is excessive, knocking noise will be heard inside vehicle.
Second technician: loosen locking nut, counter hold using 3315/9 and carefully turn adjusting nut in until knocking noise can no longer be heard from vehicle interior.

Fig 1: Loosening Locking Nut (TRW)
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Tighten locking nut.
Road test vehicle.

Steering wheel must self center without sticking after cornering or maneuvering