Adjusting Cover Assembly Note
- Set the rack to the center position.
- Tighten the adjusting cover to a torque of 4.9 N.m {50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf}
three times, then return it 25° using the SST
.
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- Apply sealant to the threads of the locknut.
- Attach the locknut.
- Measure the pinion torque using the SST
and a pull scale.
- If not as the specified, repeat steps 2 through 5.
- Standard
- Center of rack +/-90° 1.0-1.1 N.m
- {10-12 kgf.cm, 8.7-10.4 in.lbf}
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- Pull scale reading
- 10-11 N {1.0-1.2 kgf, 2.2-2.4 lbf}
- Install the locknut using the SST
(49 B032 320).
- Tightening torque
- 40-49 N.m {4.0-5.0 kgf.m, 29-36 ft.lbf}