Maxima GXE V6-3.0L (VQ30DE) (1999)
Figure 3
2.
Position the steering rack to gain access to the sliding force adjusting screw and lock nut (see Figure 3).
3.
Loosen the sliding force adjusting screw lock nut using Kent-Moore tool # J43477 (see Figure 3).
4.
Loosen the sliding force adjusting screw using Kent-Moore tool # J43687 (see Figure 3).
5.
Apply thread locking compound (Three-Bond 111B or equivalent) to the sliding force adjusting screw threads.
6.
Tighten the sliding force adjusting screw to 4.9 N.m (50 kg-cm, 43 in-lbs.) as follows:
Figure 4
A.
Connect Kent-Moore tool # J43687 to the adjusting screw (see Figure 4).
B.
Attach Kent-Moore Pull Gauge # J35999 to tool # J43687 (see Figure 4).
C.
Pull on the pull gauge until it reaches 5.5 lbs (see Figure 4).
7.
Scribe a mark (Mark # 1) on the adjusting screw and steering rack housing (see Figure 3).
8.
Scribe a second mark (Mark # 2) on the steering rack housing 600 counterclockwise from Mark # 1 (see Figure 3).