Accent GL Sedan L4-1495cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (1997)
Steering Gear: Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Steering Wheel Free Play .................................................................................................................................................................. 0-30 mm (0-1.1 inch)
Rack Stroke ................................................................................................................................................................... 134 mm (lock to lock: 3.76 turns)
Total Pinon Preload:
Standard Value ............................................................................................................................................................... 0.6-1.3 Nm (5.2-11.3 ft. lbs.)
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
End Plug ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 50-70 Nm (37-52 ft. lbs.)
Gear Box Mounting Bolt ............................................................................................................................................................. 60-80 Nm (44-59 ft. lbs.)
Pinion Gear And Joint ................................................................................................................................................................ 15-20 Nm (11-15 ft. lbs.)
Pinion/Return Valve Assembly To Nut ....................................................................................................................................... 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.)
Rack Yoke Plug Nut ................................................................................................................................................................... 50-70 Nm (37-52 ft. lbs.)
Rack Support Cover:
Tighten in three steps:
Step 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20-25 Nm (14.5-18 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 ................................................................................................................................................................................................... Loosen 10°
Step 3 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 50-70 Nm (37-52 ft. lbs.)
Steering Shaft And Joint ............................................................................................................................................................. 15-20 Nm (11-15 ft. lbs.)
