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Steering Shaft > < Steering Gear|Removal and Installation|Page 4178
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7. Measure the pinion preload.

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Rack position: Center +90° 

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Pinion preload: 1.2 - 1.5 Nm (11 - 13 inch lbs.)  

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Pull scale reading: 12 - 15 N (2.8 - 3.3 lbs.) 

8. If not within specification, repeat steps 2 - 6.
9. Tighten the locknut to 49 - 58 Nm (37 - 43 ft. lbs.) while holding the adjusting cover by using the SST.

 

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