Nubira SX Hatchback L4-2.0L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
1. Coat the rack bearing, the adjuster spring and the adjuster plug with lithium-based grease and install them into the housing.
2. With the rack centered, turn the adjuster plug clockwise until a torque of 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.) is obtained, then back it off by 30 to 40 degrees.
Check the pinion torque.
Maximum pinion preloaded torque is 1 Nm (9 inch lbs.).
3. Thread the locknut on the adjuster plug and tighten it.
Tighten
Tighten the adjuster plug locknut to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.) while holding the adjuster plug stationary with the rack guide spring cap wrench J-35423
or with a 19 mm allen wrench.
4. Install the rack and pinion assembly.
RACK BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Center the steering wheel.
3. Remove the power steering gear.
4. Loosen the locknut and turn the adjuster plug clockwise until a torque of 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.) is obtained, then loosen it by 30 to 40 degrees.
5. Tighten the locknut on the adjuster plug while holding the adjuster plug stationary.
Tighten
Tighten the adjuster plug locknut to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the power steering gear.
7. Be sure to check the returnability of the steering wheel to center position after adjustment.
VALVE AND PINION
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly from the vehicle.
