Worm Shaft Operating Torque
NOTE:
Perform worm shaft operating torque adjustment with steering gear removed from vehicle.
- Check worm shaft to ensure it is free of thrust play. Position pitman arm 11 degrees inward from parallel with worm shaft. See Fig 1 . This position is the sector gear high point.
- Connect Socket (J-34871-A) and INCH-lb. torque wrench to worm shaft. Check operating torque in this position. Operating torque should be 9 INCH lbs. (1.0 N.m).
- If operating torque is not to specification, loosen or tighten adjusting nut as necessary. Recheck operating torque. If operating torque cannot be adjusted to specification, replace steering gear assembly.