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Rack Yoke Preload

NOTE: This is not a normal service adjustment. It is only required when pinion shaft and valve assembly is removed. Steering gear unit must be removed from vehicle. See STEERING GEAR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  1. Remove steering gear. See STEERING GEAR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Place steering gear in vise. Using an INCH-lb. torque wrench and Pinion Torque Adapter (T92C-3504-AH), measure pinion rotation torque. See PINION SHAFT ROTATION TORQUE  table. If preload is not within specifications, loosen adjusting cover lock nut.
  2. Using Yoke Plug Adapter (T81P-3504-U), tighten adjusting cover to 87 INCH lbs. (10 N.m), then loosen adjusting cover. Tighten adjusting cover again to 39-48 INCH lbs. (4.4-5.4 N.m), then loosen it 45 degrees. DO NOT  allow adjusting cover to turn.
  3. Install adjusting cover lock nut. Use Yoke Lock Nut Wrench (T88C-3504-KH), to tighten adjusting cover lock nut while holding adjusting cover to 36-43 INCH lbs. (4.1-4.9 N.m).
PINION SHAFT ROTATION TORQUE

Application INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Neutral-To-90 Degrees 9-12 (1.0-1.3)
Greater Than 90 Degrees 14.7 (1.6)
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