Steering Gear: Adjustments

1. Note: The engine should not be running.





Turn the steering wheel from right stop to left stop at least once.
2. Remove the driver side air bag.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.





4. Remove the steering sector shaft arm drag link nut.





5. Using the special tool, separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.

6. Note: The front wheels should not touch the ground.

Lower and support the front of the vehicle.

7. Note: Reset the steering gear meshload only if the measured rotating torque for total on-center load is less than specification.





Attach a torque wrench to the (A) bolt and measure the steering gear meshload from center.





8. Meshload adjustment is necessary if out of specification.





9. Adjust the sector shaft to correct rotating torque.
1. Hold the sector shaft and loosen the meshload adjuster locknut.
2. Adjust the sector shaft.





10. Verify that the rotating torque is to specification.
- Readjust if necessary.





11. Tighten the meshload adjuster locknut.
1. Hold the sector shaft.
2. Tighten the locknut.





12. Install the steering sector shaft arm drag link nut.
1. Position the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
2. Install the steering sector shaft arm drag link nut.

13. Note: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.

Lower the vehicle.
14. Install the driver side air bag.