Tracker 4WD L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1998)
Steering Gear: Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Diagnostic Information & Procedures
OIL LEVEL
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Inspect the manual steering gear oil level through the steering gear fill/breather plug, located on the top of the gear box. Gear oil should be visible
35 mm (1.38 inch) below the top of the gear box. If the oil is not visible, fill to the specified level with manual steering gear lube GM P/N
1052182, or equivalent.
ADJUSTING WORM SHAFT PRELOAD TORQUE
The steering gear has one adjusting nut which sets preload for the sector shaft.
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Tool Required:
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J 4871-A Pinion Socket
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Or Equivalent
Adjust the following:
1. Worm shaft preload torque:
A. Check worm shaft to ensure that it is free of thrust play.
