Rack Guide Adjustment

Rack Guide Adjustment

Note: Perform rack guide adjustment with the wheels straight in the ahead position.

1. A Rack Guide Screw
2. B Spanner

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1. Remove the gearbox shield.
2. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the special tool, then loosen the rack guide screw.
3. Tighten the rack guide screw until it compresses the spring and seats against the rack guide, then loosen it.
4. Retighten the rack guide screw to 4 Nm, then back it off to specified angle.

Specified Return Angle: 20 +5° – 0°.

5. Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide screw.

CAUTION: When servicing, be careful not to damage power steering fluid lines with the special tool.

6. Check for tight or loose steering through the complete turning travel.
7. Install the gearbox shield.
8. Perform following inspections:

• Steering wheel rotational play.
• Power assist with car parked.

Fluid Check and Replacement

1. A Upper Level Line
2. B Lower Level Line

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Fluid Check

Check the power steering fluid level with the engine cold and the car parked on level ground. Make sure the fluid level is between the UPPER and LOWER level lines on the reservoir. If the level is near or below the lower level line, check the system for leaks. If the system is not leaking and fluid level is low, add fluid to the upper level line.

1. A Plug the reservoir
2. B Return Hose

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Fluid Replacement

1. Disconnect the return hose at the reservoir, and put the end in a suitable container.
2. Start the engine, let it run at idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock – to – lock several times. When fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the engine.
3. Refit the return hose on the reservoir.
4. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line.

Note: Take care not to spill the fluid on the body and parts. Wipe off the spilled fluid at once.

CAUTION: Use Unipart Power Steering Fluid. Using other fluids, such as ATF or other