Sunfire L4-2.2L VIN F (2002)
1. Loosen the adjuster plug lock nut (1).
2. Turn the adjuster plug clockwise until the adjuster plug bottoms in the gear assembly.
3. Turn the adjuster plug back 50 degrees to 70 degrees (approximately one flat).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precaution.
4. Install the adjuster plug lock nut (1) to the adjuster plug.
Hold the adjuster plug stationary while tightening the adjuster plug lock nut (1) to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
Rack and Pinion Inner Tie Rod Replacement - Off Vehicle
Rack and Pinion Inner Tie Rod Replacement - Off Vehicle
Disassembly Procedure
1. To remove the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube; refer to Rack and Pinion Boot and Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle.
Notice: The rack must be held during removal and installation of the inner tie rod in order to prevent damage to the rack.
2. Remove the shock dampener (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (5).
3. Slide the shock dampener (2) back on the rack (1).
4. Remove the inner tie rod assembly (5) from the rack assembly (1) as follows:
4.1.
Place a wrench on flats of rack assembly (3).
4.2.
Place another wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4).
4.3.
Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until the inner tie rod (5) separates from the rack (1).
Assembly Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precaution.