Tools Required

J 42459 Rack Guide Spring Cap Wrench or Equivalent

1. Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
2. Remove the adjuster plug locknut from the adjuster plug, and remove the adjuster plug from the housing with the J 42459  (1).
3. Remove the adjuster spring and the rack bearing.

Important: Coat the rack bearing, the adjuster spring, and the adjuster plug with lithium based grease.

1. Install the adjuster spring and rack bearing.
2. Install the adjuster plug to the housing.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the adjuster plug locknut to the adjuster plug.

Tighten
Tighten the locknut to 12 N·m (9 lb ft), then decrease by 50-70 degrees.

4. Install the rack and pinion steering assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .