SVX LSi AWD L6-3.3L DOHC (1997)
c. Apply a coat of grease to sliding surface of pressure pad and seating surface of spring, and insert pressure pad into steering body assy. Charge
adjusting screw with grease, insert spring into adjusting plug and install on steering body assy.
NOTE: The left and right tie-rod CP differ as indicated.
4. Installation of tie-rod CP:
a. Rotate input shaft until rack extends approximately 40 mm (1.57 inch).
b. Tighten adjusting plug until it will no longer tighten.
c. Install lock washers and tighten left and right tie-rod CPs into rack ends. Tightening torque: 69-88 Nm (51-65 ft. lbs.).
d. Using a chisel and hammer, bend lock washers (at two places). Be careful not to scratch rack.
5. Rack & pinion backlash adjustment
a. Loosen adjusting plug.
b. Rotate input shaft so that rack is in the straight ahead direction. Ensure that distance between rack end and stopper is 75.9 mm (2.988 inch).
c. Tighten adjusting plug by two threads.