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Undo the counter-lock ring, remove the
safety washer then unscrew the lower
lock ring in order to adjust the steering
free play correctly.
•
Tighten the lower lock ring to a torque
of 70 Nm (51.63 lbf ft).
•
Steer repeatedly completely left and
completely right to allow the bearings
to settle.
•
Loosen the ring nut.
•
Retighten the lock ring to the prescri-
bed torque of 60 Nm (44.25 lbf ft).
•
Steer completely left and completely
right and check that the steering ro-
tates smoothly and without excessive
resistance.
•
If any problems are noted, repeat the
procedures described above.
NOTE
DISCONNECT THE STEERING DAMPER WHEN ADJUST-
ING THE STEERING FREE PLAY.
Specific tooling
AP8140190 Tool for steering tightening
Suspensions RSV4 Factory a-PRC
SUSP - 420