Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1998)
8. Coat rack bearing, adjuster spring and adjuster plug with lithium base grease and install in gear assembly (30).
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With rack centered in the gear assembly (30), turn adjuster plug clockwise until it bottoms in the gear assembly, then back off 50° to 70°
(approx. one flat). Check rotational torque on pinion. Maximum pinion preload torque is 1.8 Nm (16 inch lbs.).
9. Adjuster plug lock nut (15) to adjuster plug. Tighten firmly against gear assembly while holding adjuster plug stationary.
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Tighten lock nut (15) to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) while holding adjuster plug stationary.
10. Rack and pinion assembly into vehicle.
Important: Flush power steering system (hoses, reservoir and cooler lines) with power steering fluid - GM Part #1050017 (or equivalent meeting
GM Specification #9985010), refer to "Flushing And Bleeding Procedures."
