Make the rack bearing adjustment with the front wheel raised and the steering wheel centered. Be sure to check the returnability of the steering wheel to center after the adjustment.

1. Loosen the locknut and turn the adjuster plug clockwise until a torque of 10 N·m (88 lb in) is obtained.
2. Back the adjuster plug off by 55-65 degrees. Check the pinion preloaded torque is within the range 0.9-1.7 N·m (8-15 lb in).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Tighten the adjuster plug locknut while holding the adjuster plug stationary.

Tighten
Tighten the adjuster plug locknut to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

4. After all the operations with the steering gear, be sure to check the exact straight-ahead position of the steering in each case. Refer to Straight Ahead Diagnosis in Manual Steering Gear.