Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Steering Gear Adjustments
Make steering gear adjustments only as corrections and not as periodic adjustments. Before you make any adjustments, refer to the appropriate
diagnostic table. Do not adjust the steering gear in the vehicle.
Adjust the worm thrust bearing preload. Then adjust the pitman shaft over-center preload.
Rack Bearing Preload
Adjustment Procedure
1. Loosen the adjuster plug lock nut (1).
2. Turn the adjuster plug clockwise until the adjuster plug bottoms in the gear assembly.
3. Turn the adjuster plug back 50 degrees to 70 degrees (approximately one flat).
4. Install the adjuster plug lock nut (1) to the adjuster plug.
Tighten
Hold the adjuster plug stationary while tightening the adjuster plug lock nut (1) 68 N.m (50 lb ft).
Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment
Tools Required
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J 42882 Adjuster Nut Socket
1. Rotate the stub shaft (3) back and forth to drain the power steering fluid.
2. Remove the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (2) from the steering gear housing (1) using a drift and a hammer.
