Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
the stub shaft (40) should face upward and be parallel with the side cover (7) and the master spline on the pitman shaft should be in line with the
adjuster screw.
7. Place a torque wrench on the stub shaft (40) with the handle in the vertical position. Rotate the stub shaft (40) 45° each side of the center and note
the following.
a. Stub shaft must rotate smoothly and must not stick or bind.
b. Record the worm bearing preload measured on or near the center.
c. Recorded bearing preload to be 0.7-1.7 Nm (6-15 inch lbs.). With worm and ball nut installed. If the torque is outside this range, the gear
assembly should be readjusted or repaired as required.
8. Adjust over-center torque by turning the pitman shaft adjuster screw clockwise until the correct preload torque is obtained.Add 0.7-1.1 Nm (6-10
inch lbs) to the previously measured worm bearing preload torque. and tighten the adjuster lock nut (8)
9. Prevent adjuster screw from turning while tightening adjuster lock nut to 49 Nm (36 ft lbs).
10. Install steering gear.
