Servo Balance Testing And Adjusting: Adjusting

Turn off engine and remove lock nut and lock washer from pinion lower bearing (See Fig 1 ) Lock washer will have one tab bent down to lock adjustment nut (bearing race).

Fig 1: Lock Washer Adjustment
Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
To increase torque for left side, straighten existing bent tab and bend first tab to left. To increase torque for right side, bend first tab to right.
NOTE: Changing tabs increases torque for one side and decreases torque an equal amount the other side. The value of torque increase or decrease is 4 INCH lbs. (4.6 cmkg).
After bending tab, use suitable tool (9995049) to turn adjustment nut until groove fits lock washer tab. Reinstall lock washer and lock nut, then bend unused lock washer tab to lock nut. Install pinion cover and gasket.