Adjusting Cover Assembly Note
- Set the rack to the center position.
- Tighten the adjusting cover to 20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m, 15 ft.lbf}.
- Rotate the pinion shaft thoroughly three times to make sure that the pinion shaft and the rack engage smoothly, then loosen the adjusting cover.
- Retighten the adjusting cover to 4.9 N.m {0.5 kgf.m, 3.6 ft.lbf} , then loosen it about 0 to 15° using the SST.
- Measure the rotation torque in the range ±90°
from the pinion gear neutral point using a SST and a pull-scale.
- If not within the specification, repeat Steps 2- 4.
Pinion shaft rotation torque
Center of rack ±90°: 0.98-1.38 N.m {10.0-14.0 kgf.cm, 8.7-12.2 in.lbf}
[Pull scale reading: 9.8-13.8 N {1.00-1.40 kgf, 2.21-3.10 lbf}]
Except center of rack ±90°: Less than 1.87 N.m {19.1 kgf.cm, 16.6 in.lbf}
[Pull scale reading: Less than 19.5 N {1.99 kgf, 4.38 lbf}]
- If not within the specification, repeat Steps 2- 4.
- Apply sealant to the thread of the locknut.
- Hold the adjusting cover so as not to rotate and tighten the locknut.
Tightening torque
40.0-58.0 N.m {4.08-5.91 kgf.m, 29.5-42.7 ft.lbf}