Beretta L4-121 2.0L (1987)
Figure 14 - Rack Bearing Installation and Adjustment
12.
Install retaining ring into groove in housing.
13.
Coat rack bearing, adjuster spring and adjuster plug with lithium base grease and install in housing. (See Figure 14.)
vAdjust
With rack centered in the housing, turn adjuster plug clockwise until it bottoms in the housing, then back off 50~ to 70~ (approx. one flat). Check
torque on pinion. Maximum pinion preload torque is 1.8 N-m (16 Lbs.In.).
14.
Install adjuster plug lock nut to adjuster plug. Tighten firmly against housing while holding adjuster plug stationary.
15.
Install rack and pinion assembly into car. (Use appropriate service manual.)
v Important
Flush power steering system (hoses, reservoir and cooler lines) with power steering fluid - GM Part # 1050017 (or equivalent meeting GM Specification
# 9985010). Disconnect return line at pump reservoir. (Refer to bleeding procedure in vehicle service manual.) Be sure pump reservoir fluid level is
maintained during the flush procedure.
16.
Reconnect return line at pump reservoir.
17.
Fill with power steering fluid.
18.
Bleed air from system.
vInspect Inspect for leaks.
19.
Check toe angle and reset if necessary.
Dealer's Letter
May 19, 1989
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
SUBJECT:
SPECIAL POLICY - TEMPORARY REDUCTION OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN
COLD:
1985-88 CELEBRITY, CAVALIER 1987-88 CORSICA, BERETTA 1985 CITATION
