Power steering gear (ZF), adjusting: Adjusting

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First technician: turn steering wheel back and forth (approx. 30 °From center).
Knocking noise will be heard inside vehicle if there is excessive play
Second technician: carefully turn adjusting bolt (arrow) into cover until knocking noise can no longer be heard by first technician sitting inside vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Bolt (ZF Steering Gear)
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Road test vehicle.
- Steering wheel must self center without sticking after cornering or maneuvering.
Re-adjust if necessary.