Adjusting plug
5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Gear Preload Check
Preload is the term used in mechanical engineering to describe the load applied to a fastener
merely as a result of being fastened (and before any external loads are applied)
Place the wheels at straight ahead
direction.
Lift up the vehicle with a lift.
Unscrew the adjusting plug lock nut.
Measure the torque of the adjusting plug.
A.
B.
C.
D.
If the torque is excessive or too low, adjust
to the specified torque.
E.
Place the rack gear to the center position.
Tighten the adjusting plug to 10.2 Nm.
Turn the pinion gear so that the rack gear
is turned to lock to lock 5 times.
Unscrew the adjusting plug.
Tighten the adjusting plug to 4.6 to 5.6 Nm.
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Lock nut
Adjusting plug
Bushing
Rack support yoke
Rack support spring
Lock nut
Yoke plug
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