Leganza SE L4-2.2L DOHC D-TEC MFI (2001)
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J-42459 Rack Guide Spring Cap Wrench
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly from the vehicle.
2. Remove the adjuster plug locknut from the adjuster plug, and remove the adjuster plug from the housing with the rack guide spring cap wrench
J-42459, or with a 19 mm allen wrench.
3. Remove the adjuster spring and the rack bearing.
Assembly Procedure
1. Coat the rack bearing, the adjuster spring, and the adjuster plug with lithium-based grease and install them into the housing.
2. With the rack centered, turn the adjuster plug clockwise until a torque of 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.) is obtained, then back it off by 30 to 40 degrees.
Check the pinion torque. Maximum pinion preloaded torque is 1 Nm (9 inch lbs.).