Sunfire L4-138 2.3L DOHC VIN D MFI (1995)
See Figure 1. (Numbers in parenthesis below refer to callouts in figure).
1.
Remove steering gear (5). Refer to Section 3B in the Service Manual).
2.
Secure steering gear on workbench.
3.
While holding the adjuster lock plug (3) stationary, loosen the adjuster plug locknut (4) and remove.
4.
Remove adjuster plug (3).
5.
Remove spring (2).
6.
Remove bearing (1).
7.
Install bearing (1).
8.
Install spring (2).
9.
Install adjuster plug (3).
10.
Tighten the adjuster plug (3) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft) (turn clockwise). Then back-off (turn counterclockwise) 45°. Refer to Figure 1.
11.
While holding the adjuster plug (3) stationary, reinstall and tighten the adjuster plug locknut (4). Tighten to 60-90 Nm (44-66 lb ft).
12.
Recheck the steering gear turning torque not to exceed 2 Nm (18 lb in). Make sure there is no lumpiness or binding when turning steering shaft.
13.
If lumpiness, binding, or turning torque exceeds 2 Nm (18 lb in), repeat Step 3 and set the back-off at 50°, then go to Step 5.
14.
Reinstall the steering gear (refer to Section 3B of the Service Manual).
15.
Test vehicle for steering wheel returnability. If returnability is unacceptable, repeat Steps 1-7.
