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Total Pinion Preload: Notes

  1. Rotate the pinion gear for approximately 4 to 6 seconds for one rotation to measure the total pinion preload.

    Standard value  0.6-1.3 N.m (6-13 kg.cm, 0.4-1.0 lb.ft)

    NOTE: Measure the pinion preload through the entire stroke of the rack.
    Fig 1: Measuring Pinion Preload
    G00965075Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. If the measured value is out of specifications, first adjust the yoke plug, then recheck the total pinion preload.
  3. If not obtain the total pinion preload after adjusting the yoke plug check or replace the yoke plug components.
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