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MESHLOAD Adjustment

  1. Rotate steering wheel from stop-to-stop, noting the number of revolutions. Rotate steering wheel back to the center position.
  2. Ensure sector shaft cover bolts are tightened to specification. Using an INCH lb. torque wrench, measure highest torque required to rotate steering wheel back and forth through the center position. Meshload must be adjusted if not within specification. See MESHLOAD SPECIFICATIONS table.
    MESHLOAD SPECIFICATIONS

    Application INCH Lbs. (N.m)
    General Motors (1) 4-10 (.5-1.1)
    (1) In excess of worm bearing preload. Max. preload is 16 INCH lbs. (1.8 N.m).
  3. Loosen sector shaft adjuster screw lock nut. Adjust sector shaft adjuster screw to obtain correct reading. Tighten lock nut to specification while holding adjusting screw.
  4. Reverse removal procedures for components removed. Ensure reference mark is aligned on pitman arm and sector shaft. Tighten pitman arm retaining nut to specification
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