SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 9 (1991)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Fig. 2 Bearing Preload Adjustment
The following adjustment should be made with the front wheels raised and the steering wheel centered.
1.
Loosen adjuster plug locknut on steering gear housing.
2.
Turn adjuster plug clockwise until it bottoms in steering gear housing, Fig. 2.
3.
Torque adjuster plug to 106 inch lbs.
4.
Back-off adjuster plug 50-70° (approximately one flat of nut).
5.
Torque locknut, while holding adjuster plug, to 52 ft. lbs.
6.
Check steering wheel returnability following adjustment.