Locknut (Adjusting Cover) Assembly Note

Tighten the locknut while securing the adjusting cover using the SSTs .
CAUTION:
- Do not allow the adjusting cover to turn.
Tightening torque 49-69 N.m {5.0-7.0 kgf.m, 37-50 ft.lbf}

Fig 1: Tightening Locknut
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Adjust the pinion preload as follows.
1. Attach the SST and the pull scale to the pinion shaft.
2. Measure the pinion rotation torque.
  - If not within the specification, loosen the locknut and readjust the adjusting cover.
Pinion shaft rotation torque Center of rack ± 90°: 0.9-1.4 N.m {9-15 kgf.cm, 8-13 in.lbf}

[Pull scale reading: 9-14 N {0.9-1.5 kgf, 2.0-3.3 lbf}]

Fig 2: Measuring Pinion Rotation Torque
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