Lanos S Hatchback L4-1.6L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Manual Steering Gear
RACK BEARING PRELOAD ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment Procedure
Make the rack bearing adjustment with the front wheel raised and the steering wheel centered. Be sure to check the returnability of the steering wheel
to center after the adjustment.
1. Loosen the locknut and turn the adjuster plug clockwise until it bottoms in the housing.
2. Loosen the adjuster plug 30 to 40 degrees.
3. Tighten the adjuster plug locknut while holding the adjuster plug stationary.
Tighten
Tighten the adjuster plug locknut to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
