Aspire L4-81 1.3L SOHC (1994)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Manual
1. Remove steering gear.
2. Loosen yoke plug, then torque yoke plug to 22-30 in lb.
Fig. 1 Rack Preload/Support Yoke Adjustment
3. Use spring scale T74P-3504-Y, or equivalent, to measure force needed to turn steering wheel input worm gear 180° from steering gear rack center
position.
4. Adjust steering gear input worm gear to position where most turning force was needed.
5. Torque yoke plug to 48 in lb, then back it off 5-35°.
Fig. 2 Yoke Locknut Installation
6. Install yoke locking nut and torque to 29-36 ft lb.
7. Install steering gear.
