740 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230F (1985)
Apply thread sealant (e.g. Loctite(R)).
Install:
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piston
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spring
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nut
Tighten pre-tension assembly screw
B23
Place rack in straight-ahead position. Tighten nut to 5.0-5.6 Nm (3.7-4.1 ft.lbs.) using special tool 5296 and torque gauge 9177. Next, loosen
screw 50~-55~ using protractor 5098.
Check pinion torque
B24
Connect torque gauge 9177 to pinion shaft using adaptor 5179. Crank rack back and forth between end positions. Correct torque = 1.0-2.0 N-m (9-18
in.lbs.) If torque is too high at any position, stop rack in that position and readjust pre-tension. If torque is still too high, install a new steering gear. If
torque is to specification, lock nut to valve housing by nipping sides of nut with a punch. Remove special tools and continue with operations B25-B30.
Perform B25-30